Gpa/net

BLESSINGME · Aug 11, 2008

Do you think a decent NET score (99th percentile, 96 composite) could help a medium to low undergraduate GPA for a ABSN program?

I must say that an excellent score.I've known people to score 85 percentile,80 reading,87 in math and get accepted based on the point system.GOOD LUCK!!

JettaDP · Aug 12, 2008

I was the opposite. My GPA is high and my NET score was very low. But I got into my program. I don't know anything about your school, but your NET score is very, very good. I'm guessing that as long as your GPA meets their minimum for the program, you probably have a decent chance.

PurposebyDesign · Aug 12, 2008

I have a decent GPA and I have to take the Net in a couple of months, can you tell me how you got that great score? :specs:

9livesRN, BSN, RN · Aug 12, 2008

gpa so far 4.0

net 92 composit score!

hg09 · Aug 12, 2008

I have a 3.3 cumulative in about 160 credit hours - the program minimum is a 2.5 - I actually didn't study at all for the NET. I had to register at the last minute because the program popped out of nowhere, and I took the test the same morning as my uncle's funeral service. I was in charge of his arrangements so I didn't really have time to sit down and look at any material. I wouldn't really recommend that for anyone of course but I didn't have a choice. I was never strong in math (at least I didn't think so) and scored a 100 - I think more than anything I really thought about the strategy aspect of the test. I'm much stronger in English and scored a 91 - I do think there are some errors on the test though like someone else has brought up before. For the percentile - is that out of the people taking the test with you that day nation-wide or just in your testing group?

9livesRN, BSN, RN · Aug 12, 2008

I have a 3.3 cumulative in about 160 credit hours - the program minimum is a 2.5 - I actually didn't study at all for the NET. I had to register at the last minute because the program popped out of nowhere, and I took the test the same morning as my uncle's funeral service. I was in charge of his arrangements so I didn't really have time to sit down and look at any material. I wouldn't really recommend that for anyone of course but I didn't have a choice. I was never strong in math (at least I didn't think so) and scored a 100 - I think more than anything I really thought about the strategy aspect of the test. I'm much stronger in English and scored a 91 - I do think there are some errors on the test though like someone else has brought up before. For the percentile - is that out of the people taking the test with you that day nation-wide or just in your testing group?

as far as i know it is nationwide on that same day!

benegesserit · Aug 12, 2008

If you look at this file:

http://www.hhs.csus.edu/nrs/Advising/GenericAdvising/docs/selection_criteria_web_version_2-9-07.pdf

it shows you how the GPA, TEAS scores, and other factors interact for that school (CSU Sacramento, which is medium-selective). The cuttoff score was apparently 74 for spring 2008, so a test score of 96% would require a minimum GPA of 3.6, assuming no points from other sources.

This scale is, of course, specific to this college, but it gives a good demonstration of how the two factors can interact.

hg09 · Aug 12, 2008

Man, schools in Cali are tough.

I think for 2nd degree programs most of the time they're a little less harsh. Looks like this one weighs all the applicants equally even if they only completed the prereqs versus an entire degree. A 3.6 in a complete undergrad degree is quite an accomplishment.

The program I'm applying to hasn't even set admission criteria (they said they would be building it through this application period) so I'm not sure exactly what they'll use. I asked the admission rep if it was okay if I sent additional materials and she said yes - so I sent 3 letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and a resume. Who knows if they'll even look at it, but since they have no admission criteria set yet, who knows right.

benegesserit · Aug 12, 2008

Man, schools in Cali are tough.

No kidding. My informal observation from these forums is that the Bay Area is the toughest area in the country to get into nursing school, with Sacramento close behind. We're considering moving if I don't manage a stellar TEAS score (my GPA is ok, but not great, by nursing school standards).

Is that for a BSN program or 2nd Bachelors program?

That's the normal BSN program. The 2nd bachelor program had an average GPA of 3.83 and requires the GRE. The normal BSN program average score appears to have been about the same GPA-wise, though.

hg09 · Aug 12, 2008

3.83? Geez - remind me never to attempt nursing school admission in Cali, lol.

hg09 · Aug 12, 2008

If you look at some of the statistics for med school they're not even THAT strict. I've known people with a 3.0 GPA and decent MCAT scores get into an alright medical school. Guess the nurse educator shortage really shows huh?