ptec august 2011 start...anyone applying?

flpsych · May 19, 2011

At this time they are admitting 24 to the traditional day program and 24 to the online/hybrid program. I am waiting to hear from SPC re: the 2nd pool for the RN program, but have started the process to go to PTEC as a backup. I attended the information seminar last night. Looking to do the online program in August.

mrsamruso · May 23, 2011

I also attended the same seminar. I didn't learn as much about the program as I was hopeing to. I took my TEAS the other day, I had to take the new Version 5. What were some of your scores? I think I did ok, but have nothing really to compare it to because so far everything I see if you version 4.

flpsych · May 23, 2011

I scored an 88% on the test, but I think anywhere in the mid-60s and above is competitive. It is a very hard test especially if you've been out of class for a while.

mrsamruso · May 24, 2011

I scored at 68.7 which I am happy I passed but not satisfied with my grade. I am thinking that I am going to try it again and see if I can bump it up. I am so close to another point!

RyanL2 · May 24, 2011

I started the Clearwater program in Jan 2011 with 40ish students. I know the average person had a TEAS in the mid 70's.

mrsamruso · May 26, 2011

Thats comparible to what I have on version 5. How many points did those people have though?

RyanL2 · May 26, 2011

I got on with an 89% on the TEAS and having CPR experience. Two of my friends got in with a 77% on the TEAS and nothing else.

I think the key is having a high TEAS score (I had an 89% I tested into the 96th percentile for pTEC and 82nd percentile nationwide. ), and your application complete. If your application packet is incomplete I believe you get removed from the pool of candidates.

Hope this helps you.

(The TEAS test I'm referring to is the version 4.0)

mrsamruso · May 26, 2011

Yes this helps. I have have 68.7 which is 2 points, plus I work in the healtcare field, so that is another point, and I have taken CNA/Phlebotomist/Hospital Tech training. Hopefully that will count as the two points. Worst case i know i have 3 points, best case i have 5 points. I have already started going through my packet daily to make sure that I have EVERYTHING needed. There were well over 100 people at the seminar and only 24 will get in. Does that seem about the same ratio at the seminar for your start date?

Thansk so much for ALL your help! I appreciate it so much!

RyanL2 · May 27, 2011

When I went to the seminar there was well over 200 people there don't be discouraged by that. You have to remember its a pool of people for 2 campuses and I'm sure a majority of them will see the costs and not apply.

I'm not sure if you took version 4 or 5 of the TEAS, but have you thought about taking it a second time to try and improve your score? Which campus are you applying to?

mrsamruso · May 27, 2011

I took version 5, they changed the point system based on the new TEAS because it so so much harder. Now you only need a 58% to get in instead of a 70%. I was thinking about re-taking it, but unfortunately I just took it last Friday and there is not 30 days between that date and a new day to test before the admission deadline.

MissPat · Jun 4, 2011

I haven't taken the TEAS yet but super nervous! ONLY 24 people are accepted????? I've done everything in the packet exactly as requested except the test.

What do you guys think? Should I go the CNA route first? I'm a finance major, but after nursing my Mom the last 5 years, (PIC lines, shots, IV's, wound care, your name it! lol) I know it's what I want to spend the rest of my life doing. (that sounds like I'm bragging, sorry, I didn't intend it that way - when it's your Mom, it is just what you have to do...)

Is there anyone out there registering for the CNA program or something else just in case they don't make the cut? The science portion is KILLING me!

Also, I'm confused what the final date is to take the exam....anyone know?

Thanks in advance!!!! Congrats to everyone who passed with such high scores!