Collin College Fall 2015 ADN

momofrex · Jan 6, 2015

C.WIN - I took it on Dec 16 and got all 6 points. I thought the last class had people getting in at 27 and up points? I have 30, and I'm nervous. LOL! Good luck to everyone for sure!

My tips for the PSB (AKA - what I did. )

The first section has three different types of questions all thrown in together. Since Math is my least favorite topic, and takes more time to think through for me, I went through and did all of the nonverbal, and verbal questions first and then used the rest of my time to do the math. What I would change about this section: I would have kept better track of the time because I was caught by surprise when time was called, and didn't have a chance to fill in the rest of the questions quickly. They told us at the orientation for interested students that it's better to just fill in the answers than to leave them blank, FYI.

The only other tip I have for the PSB is to go in knowing that you will not get through the whole reading comp thing. I went ahead and went straight to the questions before reading any paragraphs to look for the key words. If the paragraph seemed like it was taking too much time, I skipped to the next one and looked at the questions. I pulled off 87% in this section, and once again, didn't get a chance to fill in all of the answers. The other sections I don't really have any tip for other than keep track of your time.

FWIW - I got a 97% in the academic aptitude, 87% reading comp, 90% science, 96% vocational adjustment, and 94% spelling. I used the study guide by mometrix, and watched a lot of videos to refresh on the math.

momofrex · Jan 6, 2015

didi.ricks - I don't believe having a degree already gives an edge in the collin program. It's not taken into account on the point system. I already have a degree too, in counseling. The points you need depends on what points everyone else brings. If a lot of people come in with 32 points, then 27, 28 points may not cut it, etc...

Do you know how many points you are probably coming in with?

C.WIN · Jan 7, 2015

@momofrex thanks for the advice! I don't think you have anything to worry about! I would be lucky to have 30 points

radhulii · Jan 14, 2015

Hey guys! Do any of you know if they are factoring Biol 1406 into the cumulative GPA??

C.WIN · Jan 14, 2015

@radhulii I don't believe it counts towards the GPA, but it does count towards the point system (1point)

momofrex · Jan 17, 2015

I turned in my application for Fall 2015 today! Crossing my fingers, and toes, and any other body part I can cross. Good luck to all of you!

C.WIN · Jan 17, 2015

Good luck momofrex!!

chaotic_fury · Jan 27, 2015

Good Luck everyone!

I've seen many people come and go through the years. :cheeky: I dropped off all my stuff last week and forgot to ask when letters were going out. Are they planning on Spring Break time again *ish?

momofrex · Jan 28, 2015

chaotic_fury - I was told mid-march by the nursing office, but a few classmates believe it will be late March, so I'm not sure!

chaotic_fury · Jan 29, 2015

Well after the Summer/Fall waiting on the letter fiasco, I am not holding my breath! LOL. I will plan on April. Thanks momofrex!!

C.WIN · Jan 30, 2015

Turned in my application today before taking the PSB. I'm not going to lie, that PSB kicked my a$$ haha. I've taken HESI and TEAS V already, and they were a lot easier than the PSB. I think the part that tripped me up was the time. Trying to stay positive, but I don't think I'm going to have enough points for the program. Anyone applying to any other programs?

scheatwood1 · Feb 1, 2015

I mailed my application on the 20th. Good luck to everyone. Hopefully we'll hear back before April, but I believe it will be that first week.