TEAS Math
ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills)
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The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is a standardized entrance exam that nursing and allied health programs use to assess applicant readiness. It is not a licensure exam and it does not certify anyone to practice; it is an admissions tool, so the audience is prospective students applying to a program that lists the TEAS among its requirements. ATI develops the exam and publishes prep materials aligned to the current TEAS, Version 7. Content is organized into four subject areas: mathematics, science, reading, and English and language usage. Because each school chooses which version and testing format it accepts, your first step is not studying but confirming requirements: check the program's admissions page for the accepted format (remote online, in-person at the school, or through PSI) and for any minimum score. There is no universal passing score, so a target only makes sense relative to your program's published minimum. Preparation works best in stages: take a practice test to find weak areas, review content where you scored lowest, then retake practice tests under exam-like conditions. Registration includes one free transcript; additional transcripts cost $27 per school.
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What score do I need to pass the TEAS?
There is no universal passing score. Each nursing or allied health program sets its own minimum, so the number that matters is the one published by the program you are applying to. Find it on the admissions or program page, then aim comfortably above it rather than exactly at it, since a single weak subject area can pull your overall result down.
How many times can I retake the exam?
ATI does not limit your total attempts, but many schools do, so confirm your program's cap before you register. Each exam counts as an attempt even if you do not finish or submit. After completing an exam, you must wait at least 48 hours before scheduling a retake through ATI. Many students plan roughly six weeks of preparation between attempts.
Should I test online at home or in person?
Your school decides. Some programs only accept an in-person exam or a specific proctor, and some do not accept scores from remote exams taken at home. Registering for the wrong exam type is non-refundable, so confirm the accepted format with your program before you pay. If your school allows either, choose based on where you can meet the technical and proctoring requirements.
How long does it take to get scores?
Some scores are available immediately; others take up to two to three business days. How results reach your school also varies: some institutions receive them automatically through ATI, while others require you to send a transcript. Transcripts can take extra time, which may affect application deadlines, so confirm your school's score deadline and build in a buffer.
Can I send my scores to more than one school?
Yes. Your registration includes one free transcript to a school of your choice. Additional transcripts are purchased as credits at $27 each, and one credit covers one submission to one school. Credits do not expire and can be used any time after you complete your proctored exam. If you tested more than once, you can choose which set of results to share.
What should I study first?
Start with a full-length practice test rather than a textbook. The results identify which of the four subject areas, and which topics within them, are actually costing you points. Spend most of your remaining time there, then take another practice test to confirm the gap closed. Reviewing material you already know feels productive but rarely moves your score.
What is the most common preparation mistake?
Registering before checking the program's requirements. Format, accepted exam version, minimum score, and attempt limits are all set by the school, and a wrong registration is not refundable. The second common mistake is studying without a baseline test, which leads students to over-review strong subjects and under-review the ones dragging their composite score down.
How far ahead should I contact my program?
Send questions to admissions at least two months before the application deadline to allow time to register and prepare. Be specific: name the program and ask which TEAS version and format it accepts, whether you register through ATI or the school, and what minimum score it expects. If you do not hear back within five to seven business days, send a polite follow-up.
What do I need to bring or have ready on test day?
You need a physical, non-expired government-issued photo ID for both in-person and at-home exams. Digital copies, such as a photo of your ID on your phone, and printouts are not accepted, and the name on the ID must match your registration name exactly. For remote testing, also confirm your computer meets ATI's system requirements before your appointment.
How do I request testing accommodations?
Start early, because the process depends on how you are testing and documentation is always required. If you are testing at home through ATI, submit your request at least 30 days before your test date. Accommodations cannot be added after you book, so get approval before registering. If you test through your school or a PSI center, contact that organization directly, since each sets its own deadlines.