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Spring 2024 Testing Schedule

See below for Kaplan Nursing Admissions Testing information.

Hours below include when the Testing Center closes. Please adjust your arrival to ensure test completion by closing time.

Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday (OPEN During Dates Below): 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

  • January 27
  • February 10 & 17
  • March 2 & 23
  • April 6, 20, & 27
  • May 4

Altered Schedule: May 7-17, 2024
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Please note:

  • March 11-16 (Spring Break), Testing Center open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Testing Services

The Testing Center administers proctored course testing for all schools within the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), and non-VCCS schools. We must receive the information from the issuing school 3 business days in advance. Certification exams for outside agencies must be arranged 5 business days in advance and require an appointment.

Fees

No fee for BRCC or VCCS students. Please contact the center about proctoring fees for non-VCCS schools and agencies.

Dates for the 2023-2024 Kaplan Nursing Admissions Test cycle appear below.

Guidelines

  • Students must provide photo ID. 
  • Students must provide their 7-digit EMPLID (Student ID) number.
  • Cell phones and smart watches are not permitted while testing but are required for online test login.
  • Personal laptops may not be used for testing.
  • Electronic listening devices may not be used while testing, unless required for particular tests.
  • Students may not use personal calculators. Testing center will provide calculators if permitted by instructors.
  • Children not permitted.
  • No food allowed.
  • Drinks must have lids.

Anatomy Placement Test (APT)

The Anatomy Placement test (APT) is available in the BRCC Testing Center and the Waynesboro Outpost. The APT may be taken twice a month.

  • Register for free access to self-study information and test information.
  • BIO 141 (Anatomy and Physiology I) has a prerequisite before enrolling in the course.
    • You will need to either pass an Anatomy Placement Test (APT) with a 70% or earn a “P” in NAS 2 or earn a “C” or higher in BIO 101.
    • If you have already taken BIO 141 and earned “C“ or higher and wish to retake the course, you do not need to take the APT.
    • Students who do not wish to test may choose to enroll directly into NAS 2 or BIO 101 instead of taking the APT.

Kaplan Nursing Admissions Test

Students must set up a Kaplan account in advance of testing.

  • Go to: https://kaptest.com/nclex/partner/blue-ridge-community-college1
  • Follow the enrollment steps to register your account using your @email.vccs.edu address.
  • The Kaplan Nursing Admissions test may be taken once in an application year.
  • It is advised to take the exam once you have completed most/all of BIO 142.
  • We will be offering additional Kaplan Nursing Admissions Testing sessions on select Saturdays in April. Please see below.
  • You do not need an appointment to take the Kaplan Nursing Admissions test during normal Testing Center hours.
  • You will need your Kaplan log-in information and password in order to test.

Please arrive at least 3 hours before close to allow adequate time for Kaplan registration and testing (Monday-Thursday by 4:00 p.m., Friday by 1:30 p.m., and Saturday by noon).

April 13, 2024 – Kaplan Only Testing Day- Must Reserve a Seat

The Kaplan test does not require an appointment. However, we are opening the testing center on Saturday, April 13 for two sessions for Kaplan Admission testing only. There will be a 9:00 a.m. start and a 12:30 p.m. start. These testing spots require you to sign up using this link: https://forms.gle/tbck6LvfWmVp8jrq7. After April 13th final exams begin for many classes and space will be limited and on a first come, first serve basis for the Kaplan Nursing Admissions Test in the testing center.

The Kaplan Nursing Admissions Test deadlines are as follows:

Traditional Nursing Program

Early Admission DecisionTraditional Admission Decision
Kaplan Test OpensDecember 1, 2023December 1, 2023
Kaplan Test ClosesFebruary 1, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.April 26, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

LPN to RN Bridge Program

Early Admission DecisionTraditional Admission Decision
Kaplan Test OpensDecember 1, 2023December 1, 2023
Kaplan Test ClosesFebruary 1, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.April 26, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

The Kaplan will not be given between December 21, 2023 and January 2, 2024 to accommodate winter break. Visit https://www.brcc.edu/academics/programs/nursing/clinical/ for more information about the Kaplan test and BRCC’s Nursing Program.

Placement Testing

English and Math placement testing is only available on a case-by-case basis. Please consult an admissions advisor about the need for these placement tests. Contact info@brcc.edu for additional assistance.

Contact

Testing Center
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(540) 453-2250
testingcenter@brcc.edu
CEEB Code #5083

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Phone
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