Why do some colleges only want you to take the TEAS at their school?

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I am in the process of starting to apply to LPN to RN programs. I took my TEAS at St. Joseph yesterday, but if I want to also apply to MCC or Salem State, I have to take it again at those schools.I think MCC said I have to take it at any of the state schools and they would accept that. I do not mind taking it again I guess (even though it gets expensive) but I just don't understand why?? Why can't ATI just send my results to the other schools? Does anyone know?

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Money? If you test at their testing center, they can bill you for it. :uhoh3:

Or, perhaps they would like to ensure that you were properly proctored, and they will only accept the TEAS taken at a vetted testing center.

Just my thoughts.

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Sounds like money. I took mine the day after Christmas off-site bc it was the only place that had a spot open. TEAS test sites get filled up fast. It's tough enough prepping for them then having to be further challenged with having to test at specific places. Crazy.

I heard from a good source that recently a student at my school FLEW 400 miles away JUST TO TAKE THE EXAM bc there were no local test dates available-within a few weeks to meet the nursing school deadline for apps.

These test sites are probably making good coin at $95/test and solid booking.

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