NAU Spring 2012 Hopefuls

[lilyblooming]

Hi everyone, I'm Lily. I am applying to NAU's 2012 program and was hoping for any advice with the HESI A2 (what books to study since I've heard many bad reviews about the review)

I know it's some time away but I am shooting to get in my first time applying!

Also, I was hoping get a ballpark of how many people will be applying for this start date.

Thanks!

[Kaitlin Dodge]

Hi everyone,

I just took the Kaplan Test today and it was much more difficult than I had imagined. The science and writing sections were the hardest sections. I scored a 79% after studying for a month. I was hoping to score above an 85%, but after searching other message boards I've found that a score in the 70's is average. I'd be interested to hear what others applying to NAU scored.

[jjm24]

Kaitlin,

I completely agree with you! I studied for a month straight as well, and I found the writing and science portions on the exam to be the most difficult.

Jane

[Kaitlin Dodge]

Hi Jane,

It's reassuring to know that someone else is in the same boat! Do you mind me asking how you scored?

I have a 3.7, no in progress classes, and all of my health care experience hours. I'm hoping I get in! I hate this waiting process.

Kaitlin

[jjm24]

Hi Kaitlin,

I scored an 85% on the Kaplan. I have a 3.8 GPA and 2 classes in progress (nutrition & statistics). I have all my work/volunteer experience as a medical assistant. I also applied to the nursing program at the community college here in Yuma b/c I just want to get started, but I would prefer to start at NAU. Now for the waiting! What campus are you applying for?

Jane

[Kaitlin Dodge]

That's a great score! Congratulations! I'm sure you'll get in. I'm applying to the Flagstaff campus. Fingers crossed!

[jjm24]

Thanks Kaitlin! I hope it's good enough to get me in. Good luck to you as well!

[kestep23]

I took the exam today and received a 75%. I am so disappointed. I was really hoping somewhere around the mid 80s. The science and writing killed my score. I am really hoping my GPA and other requirements help me out.

I'm applying to the Tucson location.

I have a 3.9 GPA.

Kaplan score 75.

[jjm24]

Does anyone know if there is a website where we can look up our scores for the Kaplan Exam?

[anix5]

Hey guys! I'm applying for NAU Tucson this Spring. Yeah, that Kaplan was rough and I don't know if we can look up scores or where we would be able to either. I got an 87% on Kaplan, 3.9GPA, volunteer and health experience with 4 classes in progress (I've completed all biology classes except Micro). I'd be interested in hearing other people's test scores. I also studied for a month and have A's in all my bio and science classes. Definitely with you on the writing and science being the toughest. Any one else have scores they want to share? I'm terribly curious.

[dschlos]

I got a 92% on the Kaplan. Applying for Tucson in Spring.

[anix5]

Nicely done, David! That's one of the highest scores I've seen! Hopefully we get to be classmates this Spring! Are you from Tucson? Did you take your prereqs at Pima?

Ashley

[jjm24]

Ashley and David,

Those are great scores! I called the NAU office to make sure they had all my papework, and I asked her what the average was for the Kaplan exam...she said it was 78%.

Jane