Are Kaplan questions harder than UWorld?

I can honestly say Kaplan is WAAAYYYY harder! Questions are longer, tricker, and very detailed.
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Is Kaplan harder than UWorld NCLEX?

After our full review of both prep options, we give Kaplan the edge over UWorld when it comes to NCLEX prep. We rate Kaplan's NCLEX prep material out higher in just about every category, with the exception of problem explanations.
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Is Kaplan QBank better than UWorld?

Both services have free trials that allow you to see questions and their interface. Kaplan has the added advantage of having 38 questions available while UWorld only allows you try 10 questions at this time. No matter which QBank you choose we encourage you to take advantage of these free materials.
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Are Kaplan QBank questions harder than NCLEX?

I feel like kaplan is harder in the sense the questions are longer and are more in depth in length and words. BUT on the actual nclex, the answers are more closely related rather than kaplan where you can easily eliminate more than half of the answers right away.
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Are Kaplan Step 1 questions hard?

Are Kaplan questions harder than the Step 1? No. The QBank questions that Kaplan uses are modeled on the actual Step 1 questions, so they are neither harder nor easier.
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Is Kaplan any good for Step 1?

Looking at Step 1 alone, this puts Kaplan right up there with SmashUSMLE and BoardVitals for the most practice work in the USMLE prep industry. And in terms of question quality, Kaplan's questions are some of the best I have seen. They very closely resemble the USMLE official questions you will see on test day.
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How many questions does Kaplan qbank have?

USMLE® STEP 2 CK QBANK

Study with 2,900+ questions, in-depth explanations, and high quality images–all in a test-like interface.
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Is Kaplan harder than NCLEX 2020?

Even if you need an extra week or two from your current test date. Personally I did find Kaplan to be way harder than the NCLEX.
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What score should you get on Kaplan to pass NCLEX?

2. Successful academic program completion requires that students achieve a raw score of 65% percent correct which equals a 94.8% probability of passing NCLEX-RN® exam on the first attempt. 3.
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How well does Kaplan prepare you for NCLEX?

Verdict: Kaplan NCLEX Prep Course Review

Overall, I was very impressed with the Kaplan NCLEX prep course. The practice questions in their Qbank are highly realistic of real NCLEX problems, and when coupled with the tech behind their simulated exams, you get a real exam-like experience.
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Is Kaplan enough to pass NCLEX?

Kaplan suggests to aim for 65 on QT 1-5 and 60 on 6 and 7. They also suggest 60% on all your Q banks. Personally I think they are just setting the standard, and I aim for anything above 55%. You have to remember Kaplan has a 94% pass rate, and so does my nursing program (so it's helpful to know your schools pass rate).
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Is NCLEX harder than UWorld 2021?

To answer this question, we surveyed thousands of UWorld users just like you who recently utilized the NCLEX QBank to prepare for their licensing exam. 90% of users report that UWorld's questions are the same level of difficulty or more difficult than the questions they encountered on the NCLEX.
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Which question bank is best for NCLEX?

Where To Find Practice NCLEX® Questions
  • NursingPracticeQuestions (NPQ)
  • Kaplan Qbank.
  • NCLEX RN Mastery.
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Does the Kaplan decision tree work?

yes the decision tree works, but it's something that you already know. You know ABC, you know physical before psychological.......... to me, kaplan really helps practice the skills for you to pass the test.
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How close is UWorld to NCLEX?

I love that UWorld uses all the same format questions as the NCLEX and that the format of the practice tests with UWorld are identical to the NCLEX! So, when I sat down to test, I felt at ease. A week until my test date, I finished all 2000+ questions, and now it was time to take the self assessment.
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Is Kaplan better than Hurst?

Kaplan's NCLEX Qbank is better than Hurst's in terms of both quantity and quality. Kaplan offers roughly 600 more problems than Hurst, and we found their questions to be more realistic of actual NCLEX problems.
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What is a good percentage on Kaplan qbank?

The people at Kaplan Qbank boards (their official advisors, not other students) mentioned that a 65% qbank would be the minimum you want to feel "comfortable about passing", but that never really made much sense to me since the national average listed is hovering around 60% (yes, I'm sure there are a few boneheads out ...
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What is considered passing on Kaplan?

The passing score on the Kaplan Nursing Admissions Test is a cumulative score of 65%. However, we recommend checking specifically with the RN or BSN program of your choice to see what their requirements are for scoring.
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Are all Kaplan qbank questions passing level?

Yes, the Qbank is all passing level questions.
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Is NCLEX harder the second time?

Took the nclex- rn twice, it is not harder the second time. The exam gets easier or harder depending on how you are doing. Study, do practice questions and read the rationales.
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Is Kaplan Q bank good?

I overall feel that Kaplan QBank is best used as a learning tool. I.e. Timed Tutor mode, helping you go through First Aid. I've been doing it immediately after reviewing a section and before going to UWorld. UWorld questions are better and more Step I like, so they actually prepare you to take the exam.
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Can I reset Kaplan qbank?

If you've already used all of the questions and exams in your Qbank, feel free to contact us at [email protected] or 1-800-KAP-TEST for a free reset of your resources.
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Is Kaplan necessary for Usmle?

There is almost a consensus on the best initial biochemistry resource to prepare for the USMLE Step 1 exam: Kaplan. As we know, biochemistry is huge, with many enzymes and metabolic pathways.
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How do I study for Step 1 Kaplan?

There are a number of approaches.
  1. Talk to medical school faculty. Talk to medical school faculty. ...
  2. Download materials. Download test materials from NBME website or the USMLE website. ...
  3. Study standard topics. Certain topics are standard. ...
  4. Don't study the last exam. ...
  5. Talk to students and collegues.
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Which is better Kaplan or boards and beyond?

If you're struggling with base knowledge there are better resources to use than Kaplan, like boards and beyond, which still covers all the basics of the USMLE in enough detail for IMGs, but is still high yield enough, and is fast paced enough cover the content in a reasonable time.
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