A few questions about the NET and acceptance into Nursing School

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Hi everyone. My name is Jim and I am a first time user to this site. I am currently in the application process for nursing school in Texas. I recently took the NET and am quite concerned about my scores. My wife who is a 7th grade teacher, and some of her teacher friends say that I am crazy to be worried, but I am. Can anyone give me a little insight on whether I should be worried or not. Here is a brief rundown on my test results.

Math section: National Average is 69. My score was 97.

Reading section: National Average is 59. My score was 63. I completely messed up with time management and didnt finish 5 or 6 questions.

There was another section that put everything together (math, reading, stress level, learning style, test taking ability, etc.) Excellent was from 950 to 1000. Superior was from 850-950. Average was 750-850. On this section my school's average was 778. My score was 907.

Also I am returning to school after nearly a 12 year break. The school I am applying to counts your GPA from courses that apply to the nursing program, not just the prerequisites. There are only 3 prerequisites and an additional 7 non nursing courses. In those 10 courses I have completed 7. My GPA in those 7 courses is a 3.71. I have received 6 A's (all of them in the last 2 semesters) and 1 C (received 11 years ago). My future nursing school requires a minimum of a 2.5 GPA for acceptance, but obviously exceeding the requirements is normally necessary.

Any critical analysis of my grades and test scores would be appreciated. Thanks for all your help.

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

You'll definitely get in sweetie. Good luck

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Thanks Josinda

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Specializes in SICU.

awesome grades! ul get in!

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Grades and NET look good. Have you talked to an adviser? They should be able to give you a feel for how previous applicants fared and what the cut-offs were. Just in case I would register for that one class you got the C in, if you get accepted just drop it otherwise retake it.

That all being said I am sure you will get in with what you have, you certainly would have been accepted into my program.

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Specializes in ORTHOPAEDICS-CERTIFIED SINCE 89.

Keep us posted. I look forward to hearing your graduation announcement here!!

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