Nursing Program Kaplan Entrance Exam Policy2019 Application Cycle: March 22, 2019- May 27, 2019

Students who plan to apply to the UNM Valencia Nursing Program are required to sit for the Kaplan Entrance Exam. There is no charge for this exam. Exams begin promptly at 1:30 pm. Please arrive early at the Nursing classroom to allow time for check-in.

You must have a photo ID and your cell phone in order to take the exam. These will be taken to the testing center, and you will take them when you have completed the exam.. If you do not surrender your cell phone, you will not be able to take the exam. There will also be no watches, large bracelets, large jackets, purses, backpacks, bags, sunglasses, or hats of any kind, allowed in the testing area. If you come with a watch on, it will need to be placed in the bag with your cell phone.

Students will schedule through Barbara Sanchez at 925-8870 for the dates available.

The Exam consists of 4 parts; reading, writing, science, and math, with a total of 91 questions. You will have 180 minutes once you begin the exam to complete all 91 questions. If you require special accommodations, you will need to provide the supporting documentation to Barbara Sanchez when you schedule your exam, and at least a week prior to the exam date, in order to complete the equal access request form that allows for the extra time.

For program application completion, you must achieve a minimum 68% composite score. Your actual score of 68% or above will be used for ranking metrics in the application process. If you have taken the exam more than once, the final point score will be based on an average of the scores.

NOTE: Students will not be able to retest regardless of score.

Scheduled Exam Dates 2019

Wednesday May 1, 2019 1:30pm – 4:30pmFriday May 3, 2019 1:30pm – 4:30pmWednesday May 8, 2019 1:30pm – 4:30pmFriday May 10, 2019 1:30pm – 4:30pmFriday May 17, 2019 1:30pm – 4:30pm

Policy Implementation: 2019 application cycle: Information Updated April 2019