Kaplan Scores and Passing NCLEX

Gauze, BSN, RN · Jun 3, 2009

Kaplan's goal is for you to score higher than 65%

muskrats · Jun 3, 2009

Higher than a 65% on their practice tests? Does that imply a decent chance of passing the nclex? They want you to get higher that 65% on the nclex?

NSchoolAgain, LPN · Jun 4, 2009

I've been doing Kaplan trainers and some of the qbanks but can get no more than 55%. Does this mean I will fail the nclex?

DLS_PMHNP, MSN, RN, NP · Jun 4, 2009

I used all the q-bank questions and averaged 62%.

I passed the NCLEX with 75 questions.

spongebob6286, BSN, RN · Jun 4, 2009

I got low scores with kaplan but still made it! Their questions are quite hard and will squeeze your brain cells!

2bsunshinenurse3 · Jun 5, 2009

I was told by my in class Kaplan instructor that a score of 57-62% is good, and that a 65% reflects a 95% pass ratio on NCLEX. I haven't taken boards yet, and I keep scoring in that range on the q-bank and question trainers so we will see how it all goes. Good luck!

vt sugar g · Jun 5, 2009

My average overall was 61% I had done all test trainers and 600 qbank questions. I passed the NCLEX with 75 questions.

leeviaRN · Jun 6, 2009

I had used kaplan consistent got 65% on q trainers 4,5 ..66% on 6,7. I did not do the qbank, qtrainers reflect the test well passed my boards this April with 75. Kaplan is a good guide but the test nowhere near but makes you comfortable and gives you the endurance once you do 6&7. I was so intent on taking the test that when the screen went blue I was like "what the", then the questionnaire told me the test was over. I took the test at 8am I was out on the street going home at 930...so good guide

jessi1106, BSN, RN · Jun 8, 2009

69% is awesome! You will do fine. I think I averaged in low 60's (two years ago with Kaplan). I passed first time with 75 questions. You will be fine...Congrats in advance!!!

heather092800, ADN · Jun 8, 2009

I'm hoping to use Kaplan. I really need to pass this exam.

Innurse78 · Jun 13, 2009

I am currently taking the Kaplan and the instructor informed us that if we do not consistently get a 65% on all, re-book it and don't take it.

After coming back to the real world, I have read many responses on other threads that this is NOT true. You CAN pass with a lower grade.

A 65% on the Kaplan represents an A. Middle to low 50's represent a low B to a C.

There are good points and silly points they give out but in all honesty, I have found their test taking strategies to be very effective in getting the right answer. I still have lots of studying to do before the test in a week but I feel confident enough that I will pass and its important to keep that focus.

So you guys out there who are stressing because your only getting 58's on the Kaplan. I have absolutely no doubt you will pass! Be confident going in to the test room, eat TONS of sugar to keep your mind alert ( Lifesavers are excellent unless of course your a diabetic)!!! ? and sugar ingested just before a long test has been proven to enhance test taking, don't even crack a book the day before-- have a relaxing day and have fun!!!

Get to bed at a decent hour and deep breathe, close your eyes, focus, put in ear plugs when you take your test and your chances are greatly increased.

Good luck to all!