Teas and Chemistry: Total failure

[TEMMY09]

Ok so I just took my first Teas exam yesterday and did horrible (got an adjusted average of 70%) I couldn't believe it. I've been hearing stories and even people I know that took it once and got a great score. I want to test again but it's sad to say I've losing faith in myself. First, I failed Chemistry with a D last semester and have to retake it, and it's not like its going any better. Then I just bombed my Teas test. I really want to be a nurse. I don't want to quit. But giving myself a reality check, it looks like all hope is lost. I've always been someone that has to work EXTRA hard to get a good score on something, (like my driving test that I had to take 3 times to get my license). It just really annoys me when I hear people say they got almost a perfect score and didn't do much, though I am proud of them. If were in my shoes, would you give up on nursing? Or keep trying until you get the score you need? I really don't know what to do with myself anymore. Especially since I've come this far in my prereqs. I only have one prereq left, which is microbiology. Please honest opinions. Thanks

[pmabraham, BSN, RN]

Good day, TEMMY09:

Depending on the school, 70% isn't bad. Some schools in our area start accepting with a score of 56% of higher. Did you check what are the TEAS score requirements for the schools you would like to attend?

Thank you.

[Hibbzem17]

I got in with a 70.8.

[GoodnessFlows]

Yep, some school's accept a 63. Don't beat yourself up too much, and don't give up on your dreams if being a nurse is what you truly desire in your heart!