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No I never test this poorly except on the TEAS. Someone told me to read the ATI book from beginning to end. So I shall do it. Hopefully it won't be in vain. Thanks for your awesome words of advice. Time to study like there is no tomorrow. ;D

Thank you for those kinds words of encouragement. Unfortunately, I failed the entire test AGAIN. Now I really feel useless especially with a 4.0 GPA and with an AA degree. I am just a horrible test taker. Here are what the requirements are: TEAS 40% | GPA 45% | RESIDENCY 5% READING: 80% MATH: 60% SCIENCE: 60% ENGLISH: 70% And now drum roll please (prepare to scream at the horrible scores I received): READING: 59.5% MATH: 30.0% SCIENCE: 39.6% ENGLISH: 53.3% And I studied from the book, with a friend, AND took plenty of the tests provided by the ATI. STILL I miserably failed and mind you - I really took the time and didn't BS the test. *sighs* I have one more try left but I know I will fail again.

Thank you for those kinds words of encouragement. Unfortunately, I failed the entire test AGAIN. Now I really feel useless especially with a 4.0 GPA and with an AA degree. I am just a horrible test taker. Here are what the requirements are: TEAS 40% | GPA 45% | RESIDENCY 5% READING: 80% MATH: 60% SCIENCE: 60% ENGLISH: 70% And now drum roll please (prepare to scream at the horrible scores I received): READING: 59.5% MATH: 30.0% SCIENCE: 39.6% ENGLISH: 53.3% And I studied from the book, with a friend, AND took plenty of the tests provided by the ATI. STILL I miserably failed and mind you - I really took the time and didn't BS the test.

Nothing from the ATI book that's for sure.

I feel like I am the only with a 40%. :-(

Don't worry, hon. You are not the only one. I just took the TEAS the second time and failed (and of course...crying my eyes out as I am writing this). I just can't seem to pass any of the sections - so don't feel dumb. There are people like myself who receive far worse scores than you. I should be the one feeling dumb. I wish they had a TEAS for people who speak a second language. Apparently, my ESOL classes didn't help me much. *le sigh* I also studied from the book but the information doesn't sink in. I wish I could create a plan B but I figure that I should quit my pursuit in nursing. (If this continues) I can't live with my parents forever and be unemployed on the same time. Wise words that I wish I could follow: DON'T GIVE UP.

Thank you so much dear. I have been studying from the manuals. I guess I can "over worry" at times. Especially with the test date right around the corner. I will be working hard and will tell everyone of my test results on Tuesday.

Hello there fellow comrades! I have been peeking on this site from time to time since my decision to become a nurse then was encouraged to join such a resourceful site filled with brilliant minds and beautiful souls. However, this post is not about an introduction it is about being so discouraged after taking the TEAS exam. I am not going to make this a sob story or complain about it but to ask for assistance in gathering the strength in order to retake it. I had taken the test in May and surprisingly received low scores that could easily make the toughest man cry. With all the hard work I had done in my whole school career; the TEAS instantly made me stick out like a sore thumb within a few hours. I had never been so upset in my entire life and now it got to the point where I am now afraid to retake it. I am also having a hard time trying to study for it because of being so discouraged. I find myself staring blankly at the TEAS book pages. The material is in front of me so why can't I put it to good use? It is as if my whole system shut down after receiving those scores. It is as if I gave up. So my question for you out there is: How did you cope with this feeling and how did you overcome it? How did you push yourself to study and make it seem interesting enough to have the material sink in? I am going to retake the TEAS (August 30th) - I had studied with a longtime friend who has a great educational background (master's degree in academics) but still have the doubt. Thank you so much for reading my concern. I really do wish to post on a more lighter note. Maybe perhaps after August 30th?