Are these good nursing school entry scores?

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Hello, I'm just seeking the opion of outsiders as far as entering nursing school.

I finished all required pre-reqs to apply to the nursing program with a 4.0 GPA. I have also taken the TEAS V as required and scored a 75.3%. The program I'm applying to requires a score of 58.7% or higher. If you were in my shoes, would you retake the test? The average score at the school is 80. I'm a single parent strapped on cash right now and every time you take the TEAS V it costs money.

Thanks.

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I would retake it, personally. I took it twice and my score went up quite a bit.

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Thanks. I definitely will.

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My program is a pass/fail option. Also, they (and other programs Ive looked into) only take the first score and don't allow you to retake it. I would make sure they would allow you to submit a higher score if you retook the exam.

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What is the average GPA for your nursing program's acceptance? If it is lower than 4.0 then your lower TEAS score will balance it out. You're only 5 percentage points below the average which is not bad. Also, do they weigh GPA and TEAS scores equally? I would look into that information as well as whether your school accepts another TEAS attempt and not just the first like the previous poster.

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Specializes in Maternal Child, Home Health, Med/Surg.

I would retake it, personally.

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