Should I reschedule my NCLEX?

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Hi everyone! I just wanted to pick at everyone's brains as to when is the best optimal time to take the NCLEX. From the day I started Kaplan to the day of my NCLEX (June 20) it would be about 3 weeks of studying. Only 2 of those weeks being serious studying.

My question is, do you think June 20 would be a good time to test? I graduated May 20 and my current studying schedule consists of at least 200 questions a day, flashcards, Kaplan videos, and the Kaplan book. The current testing resources I use are both Kaplan and UWorld.

Here have been my stats so far:

Kaplan: Diagnostic Exam: 62%/ QT1: 60%/ QT2: 59%/ QT3: 56%/ QT 4: 64%/ QT5: 60%

I have realized that a lot of my lower scores were because I decided to take the QTs right before bed which was a bad idea. But, I have no clue how to feel when my test is coming up on June 20th. I was told by many colleagues to definitely make sure that I take my test ASAP after graduating, but with scores like these- I dont know.. Help!

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.

The 60th percentile routes to 90th percentile in chances of passing the NCLEX.

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I graduated May 7th.. Took about a week off then studied about 5 days a week for 3 weeks or so.. I used Kaplan as well. 65% on diagnostic and did not do nearly as well as you did on the trainers... I think one was as low as 47%. I was so nervous but I went through with my scheduled NCLEX date on June 8th.. I got 75 questions and it took me about an hour and a half.. I found out Friday that I passed [emoji51] I'm sure that you will do fine based on your Kaplan scores. I would recommend doing the QBank questions as those are more similar to NCLEX than the trainers.. Good luck!!

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Thank you both for your wonderful input and suggestions. I think I will definitely go all for it during my NCLEX. Just as I have progressed onwards, I wanted to update my scores:

QT6 : 57 %

QT 7: 61 %

Readiness test: 63%

Although I'm not completely satisfied as to where I want to be, I am glad that I am progressing forward. Will update after I take my exam!

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Hello stargirl018 where did you get the readiness test from?

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