Calhoun Community College 2016

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Hello,

I know it's still a bit early, but I was wondering if anyone is applying for the Fall of 2016 program at Calhoun?

That's good to know. I'm planning to go in February as well. I want to make sure I have everything basically down by the time by March so that I have some buffer room in case something happens. I have two little girls so life tends to be a bit unpredictable at times lol.

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I took my test today, and finished with a 93 on the science portion, and 92 on the math. My best advice is to purchase the ati study guide and online practice tests. These were my main sources of study. Because I haven't had math in 15+ years, I did watch a few Khan Academy videos. I scored higher on the actual exams than I did on the practice. Also Google "How I passed the TEAS" It's a post on this site, that provided some useful guidance. Hope this helps.

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Thanks, it went better than even expected. Now I just have to get micro out of the way, and will be good to go. When you taking the teas?

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That's awesome! I have all of my prerequisite done with the exception of psychology of human growth and development. Are you taking micro thus semester?

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Yeah, I'm taking the Micro minimester with Ansardi, and Speech. Took the minimester so I can get the points on my application. I just finished Human Growth and Development, and it wasn't bad at all.

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I had (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME) for A&P II last semester. He was really good. I wish I'd thought about looking into minimesters. I could have ordered my classes differently so that I'd get the points for all my gen eds done.

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So originally I was planning to take the TEAS twice this semester, but Drake State isn't allowing anyone to take it there other than their own students. So now I'll get one shot taking it at Calhoun. Sorta wishing I hadn't been so singly focused last semester.

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That sounds kind of strange. I was under the impression that you could take it anywhere, but that if you took it somewhere else, you had to pay a fee to transfer it to your school. I would double-check that. If you're cut out for nursing school, you won't need to take it more than once. Obviously I don't know you or your study habits, but I'm going to assume you're a smartie:) I studied roughly a month for the teas, and that includes the craziness of all the holidays. I took the first practice exam online, and scored in the 60's. It gives you a printout of what you need to focus on. I then read all of the science and math sections, paying special attention to those areas I needed extra focus. I did not study at all for the other sections, since they don't count, but you have to do them on the practice exams, so that helps. I then took the other online practice to see where I stood. I reread science and math, and practiced my weak spots. I took one more practice exams the day before the test (you can take each online one twice). Now granted, this is what worked for me, but it was a pretty solid strategy. Tweak it however you feel. Don't know how old you are, but if you're younger mist of this material should be fresh. I hadn't taken math for years, lol. Have confidence, study hard, and you will rock it :)

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Lol, not young anymore. I retook math last spring as it didn't transfer from my first go at college, but the science part is what has me a bit stressed. I emailed Drake's testing center directly as I was under the impression I could take it there as long as I paid the transfer fee. They emailed me back saying that it was only for their students. I'm only taking general psychology this semester so I'm hoping I will have more time to focus on TEAS prep. I have an ATI book, and another TEAS prep book. Thank you for the advice. I've been completely ignoring anything other than the science and math section. I registered tonight, so I've got 7 weeks to study!

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Does anyone know how many people they're accepting for the fall?

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I plan on applying for the part time program starting in the Fall

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So am I...I think they take around 36 for the part-time program.

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