What TEAS score does your school require?

%63theend · May 22, 2009

Good luck!!!

bluechick112 · May 24, 2009

Just out of curiousity, what schools are requiring the NET? I got in the 98th percentile on the NET, but only have an 87.7% on the TEAS which is beyond sub-standard here in California. I'd really like to apply to schools requiring the NET so I don't have to re-take the TEAS a third time (the first time I got an 83.5%). I only took the NET once, though.

%63theend · May 24, 2009

I am in Georgia so it would probably be easier for you to retake the TEAS than move LOL :) Here Georgia Perimeter College and Georgia State University take the NET. Both are switching over to the TEAS next year though.

I am glad I don't live in CA! It is hard to believe 87.7 is substandard there. Maybe it isn't the same test?! The avg TEAS score nationally is 74. Then again I don't know anyone personally (besides myself...sigh...) that has made under an 85. I am almost 30 though and haven't taken any maths or sciences (other than anatomy) in over 10 years.

BeeJayCeeYa · May 24, 2009

At Charity SON in New Orleans, the min.is 70 and you are allowed to take it 2x. The avg score for the program was less than 68 when I took it in Jan.

bluechick112 · May 25, 2009

Yeah, it's pretty crazy out here in California. Really. It's so incredibly competitive here that people are on waitlists for 4+ years trying to get in to a BSN program. An 87.5% is absolutely beyond sub-standard if you want to get in. Last semester, one of our state schools sent out rejection letters to applications with a 4.0 GPA, a second language, volunteer experience, and paid hospital work experience because there were so many applicants that met all of those "required" needs. All optional work has become completely necessary here if you want to even stand a chance at getting in. It's rough--I'm even considering going out of state!

%63theend · May 25, 2009

I think that sounds like a good idea. I know my school (Kennesaw State University) is the most competitive in the state. There are people with 4.0s that are turned away here as well. But some people get in on other merits. I am hoping to be one of those people. My GPA is good (not 4.0 though) and I hope to bring up my TEAS. I do have a year (2 semesters) of foreign language, an associate degree in education, and I am about to start volunteer work. So I just hope and pray to get in. I am also trying to get A's in all of my pre-reqs. So far so good. All I can do is hope I can impress them during the interview. I know I can try other schools as a backup plan but my choice is to stay at my current school. I will do anything it takes to get in where I am taking my pre-reqs!!!

Tallync · Jun 4, 2009

My community college gives you "points" based on your score on the TEAS. Top scoring gets 20 points and they go down from there. These points are used along with points for classes taken, being a CNA, etc. to determine placement in the class or not. The higher your points, the more likely you are to get a spot.

Coastal Carolina may not technically be considered wait listed, but since there are so many people here (Marine town of course) competition is no small matter. I almost feel like its more pressure to score well because not only do I have to pass, I have to get top scores in order to get the points to be out everyone else. Fortunately I don't test until November (for Fall '10 admission). Lots of time to study... and worry.

MAmom81 · Jun 5, 2009

Can anyone recommend a good study for the TEAS test I want to be prepared when I eventually take the test especially when it comes to the math part UGH!!!!

missybear88 · Jun 5, 2009

At my school it's 80. Better study my butt off, that's for sure.

tfleuter, BSN, RN · Jun 5, 2009

I used the ATI TEAS study guide and the Kaplan Nursing School Entrance Exams:

http://www.atitesting.com/onlinestore/productpage.aspx?code=61&isproduct=1

http://www.amazon.com/Kaplan-Nursing-School-Entrance-Exams/dp/1419551256

I can't remember which I liked better for Math, but really I found the whole section to not be too difficult. If you are someone who hates working with fractions or decimal points, then you would definately want to brush up on that. What I found most difficult was the time alloted for that section. I was able to complete all of the questions before time ran out, but many of them were not doubled check.

Tallync · Jun 5, 2009

When I wanted to refresh my math skills for my schools regular placement exam (just to apply to the college) I bought a SAT/ACT math review book. It was the only thing I knew I needed to study and it was AMAZING. It covered everything I needed to know. As I've started going over my Kaplan study guide for nurses entrance exams, I realized that the things I learned from that book apply to the TEAS.

The SAT/ACT book was by McGraw Hill, but the exact title is escaping me. Oh, and the Kaplan nurse entrance exam book is not that great for science, for anyone who wants to know. I learned more online so far from geography4kids.com and their other pages, biology4kids.com, etc. But the practice tests are useful. They have one test in the beginning of the book to let you evaluate what you need to study most.

Hope this helps!

tpanative · Jun 7, 2009

The school i'm applying to started using the TEAS for this coming class...so basically i'm the guinea pig group. I got a 79.4% which put me in the 88th percentile. I'll know around July 1 whether i'm in or not.