How to study for TEAS test?

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Hello, I am a pre-nursing student. I am looking to start the nursing program in April. I have taken the TEAS test already(didn't study) and I didn't get the requirement score for my school of choice. So, basically I have one month until test date to study and to try and get into the nursing program.

I did the weakest in science and math. Need improvement in the other sections also. I really wasn't ready for the test. This time, I want to really go into it and just get this over with. I need advice on how should I study for the TEAS test. If I give myself one month o study, how exactly should I break down the 4 sections into studying. I don't want to overload my brain and cram everything, then forget.

So, I need help coming up with a schedule and study plan for each section. So far, I was thinking of focusing on math first, then science, and other sections.

Maybe one/two weeks (math/science) and the other two weeks(other sections)

any advice?

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I used this guide by rainbowvahmet: https://allnurses.com/teas-exam-help/how-i-passed-804222.html

I studied for about 2 months and scored a 90.6% overall, including a 100% in the math section and a 90% in the science section.

The math section is very predictable and easy, but you need to a lot of practice problems until you feel you have mastered the material. The ATI study guide along with some youtube videos showing how to solve work problems should be all you need.

The science is much more difficult to prepare for. The ATI guide can help, but any tiny detail could be a possible question.

One of the best ways to prepare other than the study guide, is to take the online practice tests on ATI. Identify your weak areas and focus your energy on resolving them.

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I used that same guide Mini-wheat posted. In addition, I found a series of YouTube videos for the Math part that really helped me:

. This instructor goes over every page of the math in the ATI study guide. I felt like the online tests helped me the most, but definitely it takes a lot practice tests to feel like your getting the hang of things.

I studied for about a month about 4-5 days a week. I scored a 84.7% overall (83% in math; 89% in science; 90% in reading; 73% English and Language). I think I did poorly in the English section because I was rushing and it was the last section before I was done with the test and I was STARVING. Make sure to eat a good breakfast!

Good luck!

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This is great information. I have 5 weeks before I retake the teas exam. I want to score in the 70% or better. I am open to all advice so if any one else have any suggestions on studying my weakest area was science and math. My strongest was English and reading was just okay. I am looking to improve my math and science score and overall teas score.

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I'm definitely gonna save this information. I plan on taking the TEAS at the end of this year for a bridge program. I definitely only want to take the test once & get in. But now I have plenty of time to study so that's all I'll be doing. :)

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I had a month as well and thought I would spend one week on each subject, however changed up my strategy.

Weeks 1 and 2: I read through the ATI manual for each section. After reading each section I took that portion of the in-book practice test 1. I read the detailed answers for the questions I got wrong and reviewed the material in the ATI book again.

Week 3: I took my first online practice test (much harder than the book!) and took note of the areas I got wrong. I went back to the ATI book and for the subjects I did not feel good about - I went back to my text books and looked it up online. I wrote my own study guides. At the end of the week I did the last in-book practice test.

Week 4: I took the second online practice test - keeping tabs on timing (again still hard!) and noted the areas I was still getting wrong. The last bit of the week I only focused on those areas.

I ended up getting 92.7% overall, scored over 90% on all areas and 99th percentile overall for national and program. I felt good walking out of there. I needed a high score to add to my application (there is a minimum, but the higher the score the higher your rank).

The actual exam falls somewhere between the paper and online practice exams - so just review the material - what does not click or make sense - go deeper, back to your text books, youtube, etc.

Good luck!

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Where do y'all get the online tests from?

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ATItesting.com.

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