Gordon State College Nursing 2017 hopeful

ally2100 · Aug 5, 2016

I applied middle of july. I'm also still waiting on a letter to take the Kaplan. I did call them last week and they said since they switched the test, we will be hearing from them in about two weeks or so.

ally2100 · Aug 5, 2016

I applied middle of july. I'm also still waiting on a letter to take the Kaplan. I did call them last week and they said since they switched the test, we will be hearing from them in about two weeks or so.

Overall GPA: 3.58

Core GPA: 3.62

Failed the critical thinking test first attempt

Never have taken the Kaplan

LisaBW1712 · Aug 5, 2016

Thank you for responding, I didn't think anyone would. But I'm happy to know I'm not the only one wanting to connect and calm some of this anxiety. I will be looking forward to getting something in the mail in a few weeks. I hear the Kaplan is a lot easier than the critical thinking test. The Kaplan tests you on math, science, reading and writing. I purchased a study book from Amazon this week. It's the 7th edition and only cost about 14 dollars. So far it's a refresher for the a&p for me.

ally2100 · Aug 11, 2016

Thank you for responding, I didn't think anyone would. But I'm happy to know I'm not the only one wanting to connect and calm some of this anxiety. I will be looking forward to getting something in the mail in a few weeks. I hear the Kaplan is a lot easier than the critical thinking test. The Kaplan tests you on math, science, reading and writing. I purchased a study book from Amazon this week. It's the 7th edition and only cost about 14 dollars. So far it's a refresher for the a&p for me.

Have you received a letter yet? I don't like that they are waiting till after the add/drop period to send them out? Some people may want to switch their majors, in case the Kaplan test does not work out.

LisaBW1712 · Aug 11, 2016

No I haven't, I have been checking everyday and I didn't know they were waiting for that. Do you know when the add/drop period is over? I wonder what's the reasoning behind that.

ally2100 · Sep 12, 2016

No I haven't, I have been checking everyday and I didn't know they were waiting for that. Do you know when the add/drop period is over? I wonder what's the reasoning behind that.

Lisa are you still posting on here? Did you take the Kaplan? I made a 69 and I don't think it would be good enough! I wish others would chime in if they are reading!

LisaBW1712 · Sep 13, 2016

I wish others would to. I think you will be fine, I think the entrance exam is just making sure you know that basics. You were over the requirements so I think you're in, especially with your grades.

I got a 78 on the Kaplan, I bombed the writing portion. Which I wasn't worried about before taking the test. I focused mainly on the math and science when studying, now I wish I would've studied the writing. But I think we will get in.

ally2100 · Sep 13, 2016

You did great! I know you will get in! I'm trying to stay positive, but I already have a backup plan to switch to human services! Was your group size big? I don't think my group size was as big as last semester! I heard a lot of grunting while the test was going and once it was over!

Reem0486 · Sep 25, 2016

Hi. I applied to the lpn-asn for spring 2017. I made an 82 on the kaplan test, however my gpa is not very strong so that's where my concern is. I was told that they are accepting 80 students and that 140 students in all took the kaplan test this application period. Not very bad odds but i am still concerned. Good luck to you all.

ally2100 · Sep 25, 2016

I think you will get accepted! Seems like they accepted people with great scores on the critical thinking exam in the previous semesters despite a low GPA.

LisaBW1712 · Sep 26, 2016

I'm sorry, for some reason I never got any notifications for your post but my group size was fairly large, all the seats were taken up. I tested on the very last day to test. And I think you will get in also. You have the GPA for it. The letters should be going out soon so fingers crossed.