worried net score

Hello! I took the NET in August. I got a 95 on the math and 70 on reading. The school I applied to has a minimum 59 and 55 score requirement, respectively. The only problem is that over 800 people have taken the NET for 60-70 spots available. We're supposed to find out by 10/20, so I'm not sure if those are good enough. It came out to be the 90th percentile, btw. Good luck to you!!! This is such a stressful time of checking the mailbox every day!

Hi Somedayanurse. I'm so glad you answer my post. I'm a nervous reck. I don't know if my scores are good enough now that I saw yours. Accourding to my school standards they are looking for 55% reading. I really don't know what they want for the math. I scored 90%. The test proctor told us they are looking more at the reading score, because the school rather have strong readers that mathametician. I scored a 61% on the reading. From asking around people who took the test with me had the same problem I had the could not finish in the time provided. I was one of the few that got furthest in the test. I answered 23 out of 33 questions. I hope I did better than most of the people who took the test with me. My score is above average but like yourself I face the same problem. A lot of people took the exam and there is only 35 slots available. Please! Please! Please! pray for me, send me good energy and wish me luck. I will be doing the same on my end for you.

It's such a nerve-wracking process. You're in my prayers!

Hi - I got a 100 on the math and an 85 on the reading. This resulted in a composite of 93. I got in to a competitive program. I heard that as long as you are over 75 composite, you are strong. Each school is different of course.

Thanks for your response spankygirl. I guess I just have to wait and see if i'm in. I will be taking the TEAS for another school next month if I don't get into this one. Although the school of my first choice is more convenient for me begars can't be chooser. If you know what I mean. lol!

OMG you made me laugh calling me spankygirl. :)

Ha! Thats funny, Spankygirl!!

Anyways~ wow, you guys are so lucky because my school requires at least a 70 on the reading to get in. And even thats not good enough (for my school) because its very competitive and there are few slots open each fall. The first time i took it, I got a horrible 55 on reading! I took it again and greatly improved (to a 67) but still wasnt good enough. So i took it a third time, and FINALLY passed with a 73 in reading. (But since I didnt wait 6 weeks in between, i have to Retake it next week, UGG!) But, for the program i am trying to get into, i hear that your okay with an 85 composite.

~But like Spankygirl () said, every school is different. This test is SO stressful!!! I will keep you in my prayers as well.....Good luck with everything!

OMG! I can't believe they put us through all this mess to get into a program as if the program itself is not stressful enough. No wonder there is a shortage in nurses. I'm so sorry you had to take that test 3 times. That would drive me insane. Anyway I guess you have to do what you have to do in order to pusue your dream. I always wanted to be a nurse that is what keeps me going. I will keep you in my prayers as well and best of luck getting in. You deserve it.

I'm glad I made you laugh. We all need a good laugh from time to time. I call you spankygirl only because I don't know your real name, so I call you by your handle. lol:chuckle

Wow okay am totally not in. I got a composite score of 67. All of you guys got such high composite score. I am praying that my recommendation letter, essay and short answers weigh in heavily on their decision. The required score for me school is 64 composite, however, I do know that it's competitive.

I really don'tthink that an Entrance Exam should be so stressful.

words of encouragement please

As far as I can tell from the nursing school entrance exam study guides I've looked at, the NET has an unusually difficult reading section. I was getting in the 75% range for reading on the practice tests I took when studying for the TEAS, though reading is usually my strong point and I ended up getting 99% on the reading section of the TEAS.

So try not to feel too bad - a "high score" may well be lower than you think.

Hi Guys I know I've been away for a while, however I have great news.

I got into a program!!!!!! I'm finally a nursing student. Well providing I comply with all the regulation and hand in all the paper work. Classes start January 12th. I need a lot of things a physical, CPR certification, uniform ect., I'm so happy that I got accepted it felt like such a long journey to get to this point so I wont screw up. Anyways got to run. I praying for all of you who are still waiting. Hang in there guys.