Mt. Saint Mary's BSN 2021 Fall

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Hey everyone!

I applied to MSMU end of Jan for the fall 2021 BSN program. I just received an email today inviting me to take the Kaplan exam. I was told the minimum passing score was 70%. However, I registered to take the exam and it says there is no minimum to pass. I wanted to reach out to anyone who knew anymore info on this topic and if they received the same email as well.

 

Good luck everyone!

Specializes in Critical Step-Down.

Hi all!

     Did you only get invitation for the Kaplan after you submitted your app? Was it something you were able to take while at home or did you have to be proctored at a specific facility for it? I still haven't submitted my app and I am just concerned about making sure everything that needs to be done is completed on/before Monday.

Thanks

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Specializes in Critical Step-Down.

Oh also, I should probably note that I am applying for the traditional BSN and not ABN/RN-BSN - if that makes a difference

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Specializes in Nursing Major.

Hi there,

I'm also applying for the TBSN program, so you're in the right place. As for the Kaplan, they should send you an email asking you to schedule a day and time to take the test. They'll give you about 2.5-3 hours to take the exam and it's proctored over Zoom while at home. 

Let me know if you have any other questions and I can try to answer them to the best of my ability LOL. 

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I applied to the BSN program on Feb 1st. I haven't heard anything about the Kaplan exam. Should I expect to be out of the running? 

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Specializes in Nursing Major.

Hi RN.angel,

As far as I understand, they should have sent an invitation to take the Kaplan in February at some point. I'm not sure if that means you're entirely out of the running through, so I would say contact the nursing admissions department and they could probably tell you more definitively.

Best of luck to you on your nursing journey ❤️

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Specializes in Critical Step-Down.

Well, their deadline was 03/01, so they are likely SWAMPED with app stuff. So I wouldn't give up juuuuust yet. I know I just sent my app in literally on the deadline. Had to make sure I got those essays right. 

 

Either way, I feel you on the waiting game. It is not fun.

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Specializes in Nursing Major.

I agree with you. Hopefully we'll hear back soon! I think I heard it was around the end of March through the beginning of April.

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@baconavocado

Yeah I submitted my application on February 1st. Wanted my application to be perfect ! XD I was also wondering that too...if maybe they're just swamped and they're having several rounds of the Kaplan exam?

I thought at most schools they tell you not to ask the admissions status of your application.....?

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Just got my Kaplan invite! 

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1 hour ago, baconavocado said:

Just got my Kaplan invite! 

Super exciting! Fingers crossed I get an e-mail soon! You said you applied on the last day right ?

 

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35 minutes ago, neeko said:

Super exciting! Fingers crossed I get an e-mail soon! You said you applied on the last day right ?

 

I applied on 02/24, but my LORs weren't sent in until the deadline 03/01. 

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Has anyone taken the TEAS and Kaplan exam? I took the TEAS and I'm just wondering how they compare.

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