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TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills)


The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is a pre-entry test used to evaluate the academic preparedness of students applying for the School of Nursing. Application forms may be picked up in Testing and Disability Services or you can click here to print out an application. All applications must be received with the $25.00 registration fee that is non-refundable and non-transferrable. The $25.00 testing fee is due on the day of testing and is due by credit card.

The TEAS consists of a total of 170 questions on four subtest areas: Mathematics, Science, English and Reading. All subtests contain multiple choice questions with one correct answer. The Mathematics subtest measures knowledge of whole numbers, metric conversion, fractions and decimals, algebraic equations, percentages and ration/proportions (45 questions). The Science subtest covers science reasoning, science knowledge, biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, basic physical principles and general science (30 questions). The English subtest measures knowledge of punctuation, grammer, sentence structure, contextual words and spelling (55 questions). The Reading subtest covers paragraph comprehension, passage comprehension and inferences/conclusions (40 questions). Maximum time allowed for this test is 3 hours and 30 minutes. Click here for sample testing questions!

The TEAS is computer-based and registration is limited.  Once the spaces are filled, no more registrations will be accepted for that particular testing date.
 

Test Date
Registration Deadline
Time
Fee Per Test
Other
October 19, 2009 October 12, 2009 12:30 PM $25 No walk-ins, $25 registration fee.
November 2, 2009 October 26, 2009 9:00 AM $25 No walk-ins, $25 registration fee.
November 30, 2009 November 23, 2009 12:30 PM $25 No walk-ins, $25 registration fee.
December 14, 2009 December 7, 2009 9:00 AM $25 No walk-ins, $25 registration fee.
January 11, 2010 January 4, 2010 12:30 PM $25 No walk-ins, $25 registration fee.

 

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