Scores for Kaplan entrance exam

dsb_fam · Feb 4, 2013

I received a 79. I think that is average. That being said, average probably won't get me into nursing school.

KEEPFINGERSCROSSED · Feb 4, 2013

Hi,

I applied to Gwinnett Tech for 2013 Nursing Program, and I'm waiting to get a manndatory meeting invitation letter. Anybody?

KEEPFINGERSCROSSED · Feb 5, 2013

That's not a bad grade. which school did you applied to?

dsb_fam · Feb 5, 2013

Northern Arizona University ABSN. Super competitive.

enraymond · Feb 8, 2013

I'm applying to carrington. I scored an 81 in writing, a 96 in math, and a 95 in reading. I got called in for an interview, so hopefully that means one step closer. They take the top 36. I've signed up to retake the exam but I am trying to decide if it is necessary. What does everyone think?? I'm so nervous!

dsb_fam · Feb 13, 2013

enraymond, Good luck! I am retaking the Kaplan in two weeks. My Plan B school will allow me to retake the Kaplan. They count Reading, Writing, Math and Science. Any tips on how to score higher on the Writing portion(I received a 76)? Science(I received a 75)? I did well in the Reading and Math. Thanks

enraymond · Feb 15, 2013

I just used the Kaplan study guide I bough off of amazon. It did not help with the writing portion at all. I'm thinking of maybe buying an SAT or ACT prep book because I remember those tests having a more similar format to the writing on the Kaplan.

Maegen89 · Feb 15, 2013

They take the highest of the two scores so I don't think it would hurt to re-take it!

enraymond · Feb 18, 2013

They take the highest of the two scores so I don't think it would hurt to re-take it!

I don't want to waste the extra attempt though. You can only take it twice a year. If I take it again and do worse, then I wasted an attempt for that I could use for entrance in a different semester. Plus it's expensive! I just hope my scores are good enough. Carrington called me in to fill out an application and meet with a financial aid advisor with my last test scores. So I'm hoping that means I did well enough.

Maegen89 · Feb 18, 2013

Your test scores are valid for the rest of the year. You are put into the applicant pool for the other 2 semesters as well as this upcoming one . I guess you could look at it both ways though! You've had the best scores I've heard so far so I have a feeling you won't be having any trouble getting in! :) good luck!

enraymond · Feb 18, 2013

That is very true!! You're right that it couldn't hurt. I hope that we will both be starting in May, it's the waiting that is killing me. I wish it would come faster!