Do I need to study really hard for the TEAS?

nyanbensmommy1 · Mar 8, 2011

I would definatly study for it... especially if you're taking version 5 which is a tad bit harder than version 4.

Student4_life · Mar 8, 2011

Since its about getting the highest score you can, you might want to crack some books.

I didn't take the test seriously (I studied for all of 3 or 4 hours the night before, it was kind of a last minute. spur of the moment thing) and although I ended up with a 98 percentile, I am still in a position where I am waiting on admissions and second guessing if my score is good enough (even though its only 1 percentile (and I go off percentile since my school accepts both the teas 4 and 5 and the only way to compare the two is percentile).

Moral of the story, study for the test, even if you dont think you have to, because it would really suck to miss the cutoff by 1 percentile...

Skylarslaughter · Mar 8, 2011

Since its about getting the highest score you can, you might want to crack some books.
I didn't take the test seriously (I studied for all of 3 or 4 hours the night before, it was kind of a last minute. spur of the moment thing) and although I ended up with a 98 percentile, I am still in a position where I am waiting on admissions and second guessing if my score is good enough (even though its only 1 percentile (and I go off percentile since my school accepts both the teas 4 and 5 and the only way to compare the two is percentile).
Moral of the story, study for the test, even if you dont think you have to, because it would really suck to miss the cutoff by 1 percentile...

What sort of math was on the test and what study courses did you use? I don't mind studying I'm just not sure where to start:clown:

Student4_life · Mar 8, 2011

Basic Math. Really Basic. I used McGraw Hill

PacoUSA, BSN, RN · Mar 8, 2011

Wow ... seriously?

Considering how competitive nursing school is these days, you better bust your :eek: to get a top score. You don't know how many of your fellow applicants are doing the same.

Used ATI study guide and scored in the 99th percentile. It's all you need!

Skylarslaughter · Mar 8, 2011

Wow ... seriously?
Considering how competitive nursing school is these days, you better bust your to get a top score. You don't know how many of your fellow applicants are doing the same.
Used ATI study guide and scored in the 99th percentile. It's all you need!

Lol I know it's kid of a dumb question it's just I have so much I need to get done before I can apply and all that I am worried and want to know if I really do need to study hard but I suppose none of it matters if I don't get a high score to get accepted! Is the ATI study guide free?

PacoUSA, BSN, RN · Mar 9, 2011

Is the ATI study guide free?

No, it's like $42 at the ATI website. I got mine through Amazon for like $22 a year ago. I have since resold it to someone else for like $32 on eBay. I made a profit, how about that