Can anyone tell me about WGU?

[lemonpie]

I was told you have to take a test and complete an essay before being accepted. Can anyone tell me what type of material is on the test? Is there a certain topic for the essay? Is it possible to pass this program if a persons writing skills are only average? I'm sad to say I haven't taken any college classes for approximately 20 years.

[tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN]

Thread moved to Western Governors University Online Nursing Degrees forum.

[HIMtoRN2b]

The basic entrance test is only looking for your level of knowledge in the core areas of math and English. It is your run of the mill college placement test. If you're referring to the TEAS exam for the nursing program, you'll want to take that after you take math, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, etc unless you're a working RN doing the RN to BSN program and are already familiar with the material. If it is the TEAS exam, there are plenty of good study guides you can buy at places like B&N for about $15-$20. I downloaded one to my Nook Color for $10.

If you read the literature they provide, it tells you what the topic is. It is right there on the website and in the candidate guide. Once you find that, it will be a tiny bit clearer.

My personal opinion is that strong writing skills are a plus. The essay is your first change to tell the nursing admissions board who you are. I am not sure how it is weighted, but I view it as a pretty big deal.

[caliotter3]

The entrance test and essay are extremely easy. If you are reasonably well informed and do a fair amount of reading in your day to day life, you will have no problem scoring high enough. Nothing to get upset over.