Advice before taking the TEAS? (should I even bother?)

Cheripk, RN · Apr 23, 2013

If you dedicate yourself and get the practice book I think it will really help increase your chances, when I took the teas I only had ap1 complete and micro which did help a lot but there was not as many anatomy questions like I thought there would be, its actually very general throughout multiple science subjects, dedicate your time and go through the whole ati practice guide and test and I think you will find that the actual test is very similar. Since you can take it multiple times I think you will do okay, just beleive in yourself and dedicate your time to it and it will work out. Reading portion was very easy and the math portion is like highschool math, the english was kinda hard but thats my weak subject and I did well in the science portion which wasn't as bad as they make it seem. hope I helped! Good luck with whichever decision you make!

HTBAN · Apr 23, 2013

I'd recommend spending the $25-30 for the TEAS book through ATI. Buying from them will give you 4 opportunities to take the practice exam on-line; not to mention plenty of in book practice. You may be at an advantage being a recent HS graduate with much of the info. Also if you have a smartphone or tablet look up ATI's app and it'll give you a taste of what to expect but isn't as good as the book. I've been accepted into DCCC's nursing program starting this fall and have been out of school for many years. It's doable: have confidence in yourself! :0) All the best to you!

cianni2000 · Apr 24, 2013

Hi, I am 19 (almost 20), and nearing the end of my first year of college. The school I currently go to is called Delaware County Community College, and the nursing program there is very competitive. The ONLY deciding factor of acceptance is your TEAS score. The full time day program offers 96 seats, and you must get the following minimum scores in each area in ONE single testing session:
Reading:70%
Science:45%
Math:60%
English:46%
They start accepting applications on August 12th, and the deadline for applications is October 25th. And you can only take the TEAS through the college three times total, and must wait six weeks each time you take it. I have not taken any science classes yet, (I will take A&P 1 in the fall), but I'm not sure if that is enough time for me to really know the material. I graduated high school only a year ago, but I really wasn't the best student in high school. I am a much better student now in college, having A's in all of my classes these past two semesters. However, I am not sure if taking the TEAS is even worth it for someone in my position. Would it just be a waste of time and money if I took it? I've always been pretty good at English and reading, and have gotten much better at math this year; it's just the science portion that really scares me and makes me skeptical. If I don't do my school's nursing program, then my other option would be to transfer to this BSN program that doesn't require any test to get in. I'm just having trouble deciding between the two options. What would you guys recommend? Take the TEAS and try to get into the program, or just transfer to the BSN program with no test? Could I really learn all that science in a couple of months through the TEAS study guide? The advantage to the community college program is that it's much cheaper. Thank you so much to all that answer, I really appreciate it!

I would also recommend the ati teas book. If you study that for about 2-3 weeks you will do fine. The questions are very similar to what you will find on the actually test. I passed on my first attempt using just that study guide and only studying about 1 1/2 weeks and start this fall. Good luck, give it your all and you will do fine.

ourgirls · Apr 24, 2013

hey

i am also applying for the nursing program at dccc. i will take my Teas a week after the end of our semester ,maybe on the 22nd of may. the reading portion is the one that used to give me headache. but am confident in that part now. i used the mcgraw hill textbook both the 5 and 8 practice test. i think you should use any local online library databse to study for the reading,it has a tons of reading practice questions. i took the teas last year and i scored 50.9...i was really mad at myself but after taking some classes and studying extensively, i got 79% in my online ATI practice test which you have to pay for. so a week prior to my test i will take the second practice test. my advice to you is to just study like a topic each day

dorkiexcici · Apr 24, 2013

I recommend the assessment package from atitesting.com

I watch videos on youtube and check alot of these threads for any tips and advice.

I'll be taking mine on May 17th

MykRTstudent · Apr 28, 2013

Thank you all for your input and advice. I guess I'll get the study guide and try the test as it would expand my options. What's the worst that can happen? Plus, If I can't get a high enough TEAS score, I can always transfer somewhere else. Thanks everyone! I'm off to buy that study guide now.