Columbia Basin College (CBC) Nursing Program

KatieJ91 · Feb 28, 2012

I know a few people that had the same score as you that got in, but every year is different. That is a really good TEAS. I would say you have a good chance with your score and if you don't get in with the first round chances are you will make it from the waiting list. We had almost 10 people that made it but then decided not to come. Some people have family issues, get pregnant, or choose another school. Good luck!

ABWalters · Feb 29, 2012

Thanks! I didn't know that CBC had a waiting list. That's nice to know. I'm very hopeful and lots of people told me that with my good TEAS test score that I should consider myself accepted already, but you never know!

KatieJ91 · Feb 29, 2012

I would definitely not consider yourself accepted. My score was higher than a 27 and I was still stressed about admission. The people applying are different every year and so is the amount of people they let in. I would feel good about my score though and be proud of the TEAS score. Have you applied to multiple schools? If not, it should not take much to raise your score for next year since the TEAS score stays good for 2 years you can just retake a class or 2. Good luck. Can't believe it was a year ago I was applying myself! I spent 6 hours doing clinical paperwork tonight. Enjoy your free time! :)

ABWalters · Feb 29, 2012

I agree. I'm still totally freaking out, it's just people around me think I'm as good as in. I'm very hopeful but I am completely aware that my index score could stand to be a little higher. I also applied to WSU but I don't think I stand a chance of getting in there. I still need to take statistics and organic/bio chem. Yuck!

KatieJ91 · Mar 1, 2012

Yea I am glad I didn't have to take those classes! Good luck :)

Healthbunnie · Mar 20, 2012

Definitely don't count on it until you get your letter! Last year I got a 25.6 total index score and an 87 on the Tease and was put at the 90-100 level on the waiting list; needless to say I never got in. It doesn't matter what your Tease test score is except the number of points it gives you. Look at it this way: if you get an 86 on the Tease, it means that if you get 100% in all other GPA reqs and class scores then the maximum score you will receive is a 28.6, but if you didn't do the Tri-tech then the max is down to 27.7. Either scores should get you in but that's assuming you got a 4.0 in chem/ap1/math/english and completed all the extra classes you need. Sadly the scores drop fast with lower than 4.0's! I've talked to people who got in the 70's on the TEAS, and again: if you get 70 then your max admiss index is 27, without tritech it's 26.1; assuming you get 4.0's and complete all other pre-reqs!

Someone said earlier that 2 years ago the lowest scores were the very high 25's, which is where you're is at, so it's totally up in the air! If you don't get in and do get earlier onto the waiting list, make sure to prepare for people dropping out, just to make sure you're not caught totally surprised and can't make it yourself!

This year I repeated my ap1 and am getting a 4.0, and repeated my teas with a 91, for a total of 26.7 score. I'm counting on getting in with this, but again, you never know! I also heard that last year had a record number of applicants O.o

As for the question about grades, C's are the minimum required to apply to the program, but we know minimum is never enough! Bring all your grades up to at least 3.0's (or make up for a 2.5 with a 4.0).

As for bringing up your Tease scores: buy the practice book when you register and DO ALL OF THE PROBLEMS IN IT! The entire book! The questions on the test are formatted almost exactly the same way, and when you've seen the problem before it's SO much easier to get the answer again and quickly! If you procrastinate it and don't finish it, then you've chosen to get a lower score than you could have and can't blame anyone but yourself! It sounds harsh, but from someone who got over 90% on it, take my advise! It'll help so much in the long run, especially if you don't have 3.5's or 4.0's in your pre-reqs.

ABWalters · May 12, 2012

I hope you got in healthbunnie! I'm number 14 on the waiting list so I most likely will have to reapply for next year : (

WallyWallington · Jul 10, 2012

The lowest cut off point for 2012 was 26 points. I had a 27.5 point total, with a 88.9 on the TEAS and a 3.8 GPA when I applied so I slept well. They didn't mail out the letters until the middle of MAY so I had five months of waiting. I would say about 90% of the time it is the TEAS test that makes or breaks people. I studied for the TEAS for 9 months and took 13 practice tests. I just did every practice test I could get my hands on and learned as much about the TEAS test as I could and I tested into the top 1% of the program and the top 2% of the nation. Standardized tests only show how much prep-work you put in to getting ready for the test. There was over 240 applicants and there was 45 slots open so it really comes down to the TEAS. That means 4 out of 5 applicants didn't score high enough. It is not who you know, it is not where you work, it is not who wrote you a letter, CBC only cares about the grades and your TEAS score. If you don't spent at least 6 months of serious prep work getting ready for the TEAS it is going to shock you on test day. Don't be shocked. Be ready.

I can't wait for the program to start!

KatieJ91 · Jul 10, 2012

I do not necessarily agree that if you don't study for 6 months or more the test will shock you. I studied for 2 weeks and got an 85%. Everyone's individual needs are different. Do the practice test so you know what to expect, but don't overstress. I just finished my first year. It's a lot of work, but well worth it.

WallyWallington · Jul 10, 2012

Not every batch of the TEAS tests are the same, they have a bonus and grade adjustment for test difficulty. The one that I took in December of 11 was a lot harder than the official study guide so I am quite glad that I studied several other guides that were on a higher difficulty level. Personally I would rather be prepared than surprised, especially when it is worth one third of your chances of getting in and they don't look at any other factors.

KatieJ91 · Jul 10, 2012

Of course it's better to be prepared than surprised. I think it's important that people know it's not necessary for everyone to study for months in order to do well. I thought that the online practice tests were way harder than my actual test. Enjoy your summer off. Let me know if you have any questions about the upcoming year.

WallyWallington · Jul 10, 2012

When I took it my test was just as hard as the online practice exams. I don't regret any of the studying I did. But that is just me. Being prepared helps me deal with the stress of competition. Once you are happy with your TEAS grade, you get to apply to the program and then the competition is over.

I would just say that each person that wants to get into the program should look at how bad they want to get in and put in a level of effort to get a good grade on the TEAS and bring it about. If getting in is not that important to you or you are not to worried then that is your prerogative. But for me I would rather be over prepared than under prepared. I know a lot of people that didn't make it this time around and they are going to have to wait an entire year to try again. The TEAS is a "Do not pass GO, Do not collect $200" situation and you can't get into CBC until you get a decent score of over 75 or so combined with good grades in the 4 prereq classes (English 101, Chem 110, AnP 1, and now Statistics 146).

I used to live in Bremerton and there are these ferry boats that go across the Puget Sound that leave once every 2 hours and I learned the hard way that it is better to plan to be five minutes too early than five minutes too late. The two books that helped me are McGraw-Hills 5 TEAS Practice Tests and Kaplan Nursing School Entrance Exams. Also "English as a Second Language Students" should be take a lot of practice tests to get used to the testing environment. I know four ESL student friends of mine that took the TEAS test this past testing season and only one of them made it into the program.

Actually I am taking Statistics and Nutrition right now so I can go on to WSU's RN to BSN program when I am done with CBC. But man, I can't wait until class starts in September.

Kate I think I actually had Brady's AnP 1 with you! I had big sideburns then.