Trying To Help SO Get Accepted Into ADN Program - Need Help
My (26M) significant other (26F) just took the TEAS for the second time and scored a 61.3%. We just received the denial letter from the ADN program she applied to at our local community college. Admission is based entirely on TEAS score and completion of prerequisites. She has all the pre reqs completed, but the TEAS cutoff fluctuates every cycle depending on applicants (must be within 45th percentile). This cycle, the required score was 68.3%.
For background, she has worked as a CNA/PCT at Sentara for 3+ years, but unfortunately that experience does not count toward admissions. From what I understand, Sentara also removed the requirement for nurses to hold a BSN in Virginia, only requiring an RN license, which is why we’ve been focused on the ADN route instead of a BSN program. I’m an engineering student, no stranger to difficult exams and competitive programs. I’m trying to help her approach this the right way moving forward. Please help me understand the following:
- What helped you significantly improve your TEAS score? She is on short term disability right now with an injury, so she has plenty of free time to study.
- What are the recommended study methods/resources? I've seen NurseHub, Mometrix & youtube videos.
- Can somebody please share some encouraging words/experiences for how they dealt with denial letters & what changed for you to get accepted?
Would really appreciate any advice or encouragement from people who have been through something similar. Thank you!