Another "Am I good enough" Post!

conjer · Sep 24, 2017

If you barely meet the minimum and you have to ask if you should retake it, then you should retake it. It's always better to go for another attempt and secure a seat than to try to scrape by.

The minimum required score isn't usually the score that gets people admitted.

37changes, ASN, RN · Sep 24, 2017

How bad do you want it?

What do you have to lose by taking TEAS again?

What could you possibly lose if you don't?

JCadmus · Sep 24, 2017

Ok ok. Fair enough. Guess I'll be throwing more money at it but whatever.

Since science is my weakest score and I found the questions asked to be incredibly random/difficult, does anyone have advice on just how to study for that portion?

Also I can retake the teas right after taking it, right?

ItsThatJenGirl, CNA · Sep 24, 2017

Ok ok. Fair enough. Guess I'll be throwing more money at it but whatever.
Since science is my weakest score and I found the questions asked to be incredibly random/difficult, does anyone have advice on just how to study for that portion?
Also I can retake the teas right after taking it, right?

You can retake the TEAS as many times as you want, but that doesn't mean schools will take your second score. That's something that varies from school to school, so you should check to make sure it's an option before taking the test again. My nursing school only takes your first attempt per cycle.

As far as studying, I used the ATI study book.

37changes, ASN, RN · Sep 24, 2017

At my school, we could take the TEAS two times in two years, and they had to be at least 30 days apart.

TEAS Mastery app on my phone was super helpful in narrowing down where I needed to focus in science. Khan academy was where I went to watch videos, take notes, and better understand those areas.

Medic6758 · Sep 24, 2017

FYI, USF does not require the TEAS or any test for their program. However, they do have an intense interview process. I have seen potential students with perfect 4.0 GPA's get denied, and I have witnessed students with GPA's as low as 3.5 get accepted. It all comes down to how well you interview.

JCadmus · Sep 24, 2017

Huh. I have to get to the interview first before I worry about properly conducting one hahaha. Interesting advice though, have you been in the position to give interviews?

ReMade1 · Sep 25, 2017

Here are some alternatives in Florida:

Daytona State: Minimums - Math: 63%, Reading: 69%, Overall: 59%

Seminole State: 78% overall on TEAS

St. John River State: NO TEST

St. Petersburg College: NO TEST

State College: Minimums - Reading: 69.7%, Math: 68%, Science: 55%, English 62.9%

Not sure about accreditation

Galen College: 61.7% overall on TEAS

Utica College (ABSN): NO TEST but extremely expensive

JCadmus · Sep 25, 2017

Here are some alternatives in Florida:
Daytona State: Minimums - Math: 63%, Reading: 69%, Overall: 59%
Seminole State: 78% overall on TEAS
St. John River State: NO TEST
St. Petersburg College: NO TEST
State College: Minimums - Reading: 69.7%, Math: 68%, Science: 55%, English 62.9%
Not sure about accreditation
Galen College: 61.7% overall on TEAS
Utica College (ABSN): NO TEST but extremely expensive

Now my question to you is this: is getting an ADN and then eventually bridging it to BSN a pain in the ass? Is that whole roundabout way worth not just shooting for ABSN?

ReMade1 · Sep 25, 2017

I have a graduate degree yet I'll be starting my ASN in the spring. It really depends on your goals and where you are in life. My initial undergrad grades weren't the best so I couldn't qualify for the local accelerated BSN programs in spite of having a 3.94 prereq gpa & a 93.43% on the Hesi. So, I've decided to attend a very competitive local college for the ASN and attend a major university for my BSN. If I qualified and didn't mind the financial burden then I would definitely go for the ABSN.