Experiences with the 21+ entrance exam (HBO)

Hi everyone,

I’m considering taking a 21+ entrance exam to get admitted to an HBO program, and I’m curious about the experiences of people who have taken it in the past few years.

I completed HAVO up to year 5 but didn’t finish it. Because of that, I’m now thinking about taking the 21+ exam. I’m currently 24 years old.

I was wondering:

• Has anyone here taken a 21+ exam in recent years?
• How were the tests structured?
• What kind of tests do you get exactly (e.g., language, math, aptitude test, subject-specific, etc.)?
• Is the level comparable to HAVO and manageable with HAVO-level knowledge?
• How difficult did you personally find it?
• How did you prepare for the exams?
• How much time do you get to prepare after registering?

Any experiences or tips are welcome 🙂

Thanks in advance!