Kaplan nursing school entrance exam (NOT teas or hesi)

[Littleamberofky]

My school had been using the TEAS testing, but for some reason this year they decided to change it. They have decided to use the Kaplan entrance exams instead. Students who are applying for the nursing program for Fall 2012 only get one shot at this test. Our school uses a points system and the higher you score on the kaplan the more points you get (4 pnts for 90-100, 3 pnts for 80-89 etc.). I really need at least an 80 on the kaplan, and I was hoping that maybe there are others who have taken it that can give me advice.

I will be taking A and p 2 and microbiology in the spring. Would it be better to try to hold out on my test date so I can get as much knowledge in those subjects as I can? Or should I get it out of the way before school starts so I have all of winter break to study? Thanks for any information you have.

[Cortisol]

Waiting until you have the pre-reqs under your belt may be a good idea. I took the Kaplan test at the beginning of the year, and the science was challenging! From what I remember, it was pretty heavy on A&P.

You may want to see which sub-scores your school looks at, or if they only consider the average. The school I applied to only looked at reading and math.

Either way, I would purchase the Kaplan Nursing School Entrance Test Review Book ($20) or check it out from the library. Although extremely detailed, I felt the questions in that book prepared me well for the exam.

[sofiajamal]

I am also planning to take Kaplan test and would like to know what the difference between Kaplan and TEAS. I tokl TEAS already, but one school that I am applying to requires Kaplan test.