Could Really Use Some Guidance

[blueyes30]

i am pondering a decision...

my school uses the teas v as apart of the selection process into the nursing program. the requirement is proficient, advanced, or exemplary. i got a proficient score and i am unsure if i should retake it. the program average is 64.7% and that is exactly what i got; the 50th percentile.

i called the school today to ask if that score is high enough; i was told 58% to 79% is considered to be proficient. i asked them how they use the teas as a selection tool. they said in the proficient category, a 58% would give you as much of a chance as a 79%. in the advanced category, 80% would give you as much of a chance as a 89% and so on. the only way they consider individual scores is if other criteria is tied with another applicant (science gpa and nursing prerequisite gpa).

would you retake the exam to try and get a higher score even if you knew you may end up in the same proficient category?

[JROregon, ASN, BSN, RN]

Do you have a plan for doing better the next time around? If so, I would take it again after brushing up on any areas of knowledge deficit.

[Anoetos, BSN, RN]

Many schools will accept the best score of two efforts. If this is what your school does it certainly couldn't hurt to study up and retake it.

Remember, if your school has a hundred seats, they will get at least five hundred applications in most cities. You need to do the best you can.

[ErinRN2B]

Honestly, if I were you I would pick up a copy of the ATI TEAS study guide at a campus bookstore or purchase the practice test online. Spend some time going over the areas you struggled with and didn't score well on the first time you took the test.

Obviously, I don't know your school's rules about how many times you took the test but most institutions will accept the best score out of ___ tries. If you think you can improve your score, definitely take the test again. Especially if your program is very competitive.

[blueyes30]

My school will take the highest score. I have taken A and B practice test, study guides 4.0 and V, and tutored for 6 weeks. I have studied very hard. I am a little disappointed with myself for only getting an average score for all that I studied. Most of my prerequisites were taken 10+ years ago so it isn't fresh in my head; I have to relearn.

I took it last semester and got a 56%, so I went from a 56% to 64.7%. I just need to take it from a 64.7% to 80%. Thanks for the encouragement. I knew this would be the right thing to do; I just needed to ask people who are in the same boat and not people who have no idea what I am talking about.

Thanks :)

[blueyes30]

JROregon, yes I do have a plan. I have highlighted the areas that have the most questions missed in each section. I don't want to waste my time studying a section that I only missed 1 question. Any area I missed 5 or more questions, I think needs to be reviewed.