just looking for a little encouragement :(

[naenae1979]

HI everyone! I recently took the TEAS, and needless to say I feel like I bombed it! I thought I studied very hard. I guess it was not goood enough! This is a relatively new test to my school, so the instructors are unsure of their "accepting score." All we were told is that the national average is 65% and that they are taking anything from a 63-65%. WELL.... I made a 54%. I have been out of school for the past 8 years and just decided last Sept. that I wanted to go back to school. I am VERY disapointed with myself right now. The only bright side is; is that I have brought my GPA up from a 1.0 to a 3.5!!! I have 2 small children and I quit my job of 8 1/2 years to go back to school. I am just looking for some words of wisdom from some of you who have "been there and done that!" Thank you!! Anything can help at this point!

[mangopeach]

Chin up! At least now you have a general idea of what the test is like and the types of questions so you can better prepare for next time. Focus on the areas you struggled with before taking it again. Good luck!

[caliotter3]

Good luck on your retake and congratulations on your 3.5 GPA!

[naenae1979]

THANKS! We are only allowed to take the test once a year. BUT.... We are also scored on a point system. I had heard through the grapevine that they only look @ the math and the reading comp. portion, and if your math is low they make u take a math course over the summer. If thats the case i may be fine!! i scored 79% on the reading comp but only 33% in the math. UGH!!! I just feel very defeated:0(

[darrarizer]

Well, my GPA was just a little above 3.5 and I made a 60 something percent on my TEAS (which by the way is no indicator of what your science skills are I failed the math 'cause I ran out of time).

AND GUESS WHAT? I GOT INTO A SCHOOL THAT ALL THE RESPONSES TO MY GRADES TOLD ME I WOULDN'T GET INTO!

If you need to, go ahead and retake the TEAS and reapply. If that doesn't work, retake the science classes you'd like to get a better grade in or do it in the meantime. (Although I think you can only do this one time now.) Lastly, have a second game plan. I'm in a nursing program and ppl still fail out once they're in. God forbid I don't make it through all 2 years. I'm gonna say **** IT and do photojournalism like I always wanted to, or try and get in the dental program, although i'm sick and tired of programs you have to "try" and get into, even though I got in the first time I applied.

GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS!

[vccorscc]

trust me! it has NOTHING to do with age or being out of school for 8 yrs....lol iv been out of school for ONE semester and some of that stuff on that test was like above my head . just study study study...it is possible to passs with flying colors =]

[moma8gma1]

Kudos to you for jumping in! Now you know what the TEAS is like. I recommend buying a TEAS study guide -- there are several out there, and some of them allow you to test yourself a few times. Target your problem areas -- like math? You said your score was low there. Might want to take a refresher course in math to brush up those skills. You will need them when you're doing dosages, anyway. It will just make you a better nurse. :)

Also, you might want to take a study skills class. I took one just for the easy unit, but my grades have been all A's and B's ever since. (I wish I'd taken that class when I first started college -- would have saved me a lot of time and anxiety, not to mention poorer grades!) This class will also cover test-taking strategies, a BIG help to learn how to manage your time during a test so you finish it.

Don't despair -- you're already doing the most important job in the world: mothering your children. Fit in school as you can, get study helps, and keep going for it. You are a wonderful example for your children in doing so. Good luck to you! :)