Question about the net not answered on here

mimibear · Mar 20, 2006

It really depends on what your school is looking for. My school requires a minimum of 52% on each section. I thought the reading was harder than the math. The math was pretty basic and was exactly like the study guide - the percentages and fractions were the trickiest. I used the study guide and scored a 97 on my math and a 76 on my reading. my composite score was 87 which was in the 97% nationally. from what I have been told these are very good scores. I thought the reading on the test was harder than the study guide. I also have eng 1 &2 and two lit courses finished, but the net is different than any other reading test I have taken before. anyway, if you have studied and practiced I am sure you will do great!! Good Luck!!

karmyk · Mar 20, 2006

The minimum score you need depends on what school/program you're applying to. I don't really know what percentile I scored in or how I did specifically... The only thing that I was told by the school when I called them was that I got a 92 composite hard score (I suck horribly at reading comp... thank goodness for that ERI guide), and it was more than enough for their program, so I was happy (but I think for the two programs I applied to, the minimum required NET score was pretty low anyways).

Fun2, BSN, RN · Mar 20, 2006

The above posters are correct. Your scores are good or bad depending on your program requirements.

My school requires 50% on the composite reading & 50% on the overall math in order to apply. It is not used to as a ranking.

If you have read/studied your NET Study Guide, paying attention to the tips, you should be fine with those scores.

Good luck!

rntoben2008 · Mar 21, 2006

How do you take the practise test on the web? I would love to to do this. I am taking my NET next month. I have been using the study book and former classmates who have already taken the NET, said everything in that book is on the test. No surprises with it. I am having trouble with the percentages and fractions department and could brush up on the algebra part. I never took that in high school, which was many, many moons ago.

taniasjijo · Mar 21, 2006

it depends on every school...most schools in NJ is looking for 75% in each area...i hate the reading comprehension...i love math..i got a 98% in math and a low 50 in reading...they never even took the math in consideration..all they want is the english part. i'm taking the computer based net on friday for the first time...i hope it's same as the paper based. by the way how do you take the practise tests on the web...please tell me!

4jen · Mar 21, 2006

I took the net at my school in October and I have to say the readinf was awful on the computer. I used the study guide and I love to read and normally have no issues I got a 70% on the reading however using the study guide practice tests I did great. If you have access to an online reading test for the net use it as the computer really makes it harder. I did pass it. :) Good luck everyone.

Fun2, BSN, RN · Mar 21, 2006

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i agree, i did really well on the practice tests, but only made 73% on the actual net taken on the computer. (luckily only 50% was required, and for my personal sanity, i was glad to know my score was way above average.) :lol2:

i took the net at my school in october and i have to say the readinf was awful on the computer. i used the study guide and i love to read and normally have no issues i got a 70% on the reading however using the study guide practice tests i did great. if you have access to an online reading test for the net use it as the computer really makes it harder. i did pass it. :) good luck everyone.