[Csantos]

VEGASMEDIC you probably took the LPN version of it, there is the LPN and the RN versions of the test, the RN is slightly different

[Tommybabe]

Originally Posted by tiger01

When I took the NET in March, there was a science section. It was only 10-15 questionsn long, and it did not count toward the score. The exam proctors and the NET study guide said it was more to gauge where the incoming class was in their studies of science. Hope this helps!

Hmmm. I guess the NET I took in February was the old-school version. That doesn't sound like an actual "new" section, though. If the science didn't count towards the score, then why have those kind of questions? I would think that if the school wanted to guage a student's science level, they would have them take the TEAS, which does have a science section (which I hated), in addition to the reading, english, and math sections.

[vegasmedic]

the nln version i took had alot of science question. anatomy, physiology, chemistry, electricity. the science score was part of the total composite score and my school does look at the science score. i have seen the TEAS and there isnt any real difference.

[bearhugs1981]

Csantos, it is so funny to look at ur pic; you look a lot like my doctor who is also from Brazil.

Anyway, retook the NET today; they gave me the EXACT same exam! I was kinda stunned, to be honest. I was expecting at least different reading material, but that was not the case.

I tested out a little higher on some things and a little lower on others and exactly the same on yet others; my school will consider the higher of the scores and dismiss the lower altogether (no averaging, yaay!).

I could not get any higher than 73 on rading comp; I got the exact same score both times! It was strange! Maybe if I had different reading material I would have done better, but who knows? I just don't think there is a good way to study for that.

Now I just play the waiting game until July; woohoo!

Peace, Liz

[vegasmedic]

sorry... i might of been referring to the wrong test. i took the NLN PN pre-admission test. sorry if i confused other people.

i got a 136 composite

[renebean319]

dumb question here~ is the TEAS test the same test as the NET?

the cc i'm looking to get into has the TEAS as the only admissions test.

[GizmosMom]

The TEAS and the NET are different tests. And, no, it's not a dumb question

[livinlife1257]

Originally Posted by bearhugs1981

Okay, yall, took the NET this past Friday, and....
I did exceptionally well on the math portion; score of 97. However, I did mediocre at best on the reading comp portion; score of 73. And the written expression was 85. (Do they average the 2? Testing center didn't make it sound that way.)
The lady in the testing center suggested I retake because they are really looking for scores in the 80s. So, now I am trying to study to bring up my score, and I am at a complete and total loss as to how to do this. I did check out all the common sites, testpreview.com, eri's site (total disappointment, want my money back!), and others. I just found the reading comp section so confusing! I have a really hard time with inferrences and predicting outcomes.
I know some will ask why I want my money back from ERI; so, I will explain. I bought the practice test yesterday and used it twice. Both times they were the exact same test, and when you complete the test they give you a printout similar to what you get when you actually take the test. But they do not tell you what questions you got wrong or give you any kind of explanation regarding answers. I personally felt it was a $15 waste. After all, to be quite honest, I took the actual test the first time to just see what it was like; I didn't need to "just see what it was like" again at a price.
Oh, and I have been studying townsendpress.com to bring up my main idea and inferrence scores, but the examples seem too simple. They seem too easy compared to the actual test. I guess I am running out of material to study also; I can't time myself the second time I read something because I read faster than the first time, so the time-taking is pointless along with the whole point of studying. Aaaahhhh!! (so frustrating!)
BTW, I have to retake the whole test just to attempt the reading portion again. Which maybe isn't so bad; I think I could get 100 on that math!
Still don't understand why I need to take this dumb test when my CPT scores are above college level, I already have a college degree, and the program I want to get in (LPN) is a vo-tech program??! BTW, they won't be looking at anything except the NET scores in considering students for acceptance; geez-o-pete!
Nuff ranting! Thanks for listening, Liz

Can you tell me....How did the reading on the preview test compare to the actual test ? I just took the preview and take the NET tomorrow ! I too found the reading to be confusing
Thanks for any help you can give !

[GizmosMom]

I found the reading on the sample test pretty straightforward and easy. On the actual test, it was less straightforward. I'd have to decide between 2 answers that seemed right to me. There's 30 questions on the actual reading test if I'm remembering correctly.

[Csantos]

they try to catch you so when something is too obvious, think twice real fast!

try not to skip to the next question because you'll have to read another paragraph therefore you'll have to waste time, and when you come back, you have to re-read that paragraph, so try not to skip!!!

saves you from wasting time