The TEAS test is a curse. Watch out!

conjer · Feb 13, 2017

How are you changing your study habits to improve your scores each time? If something isn't working, address where you're going wrong.

It is possible to raise your score. I went from a 78 to a 90.

instax_ · Feb 15, 2017

I don't think it's the test that's the issue! A lot of people are able to pass the TEAS, so you can too! It's not impossible, you're only a few percents away from a 70%! Although, nursing programs in California are highly competitive and you need a score within the high 80's and 90's to be admitted into most BSN programs.

With your scores, if you don't plan on retaking the TEAS, I recommend you trying to apply to an ASN program in the community colleges and transfer to a BSN program later on. I only know of one school in California that doesn't require the TEAS or HESI and that's West Coast University. But it's quite expensive and I've heard many bad reviews about that institution. If you're up to the idea, you could try researching out of state programs that are less competitive.

Looking at your scores, you're doing excellent in math, but your science, english, and reading scores are very low. Perhaps you need to change your study habits and focus on those areas a lot more. Have you finished all of your science prerequisites? The test could be hard if you haven't taken Anatomy of Physiology yet.