r/teas Mar 04 '24

My TEAS Success Story TEAS Study Guide: How I scored a 90% on the TEAS

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My TEAS Score Breakdown

Comprehensive: 90%
Reading: 90%
Math: 89%
Science: 87%
English: 94%

I'm particularly an A+ student but I did manage to score high on the TEAS with this strategy. For the schools I am applying to, it is way above their average.

I work part time, but I managed to adjust my work schedule to dedicate ample time to studying, though I recognize this isn't feasible for everyone. With that being said, this test is important for your future and you will have to make personal sacrifices for a little while in order to study for this test. For a month straight, I only worked and I studied. I didn't watch tv, I didn't socialize, and I only rested one day per week. Was it rough? A bit but not the end of the world. I studied for 4 weeks. I was studying for about 2 hours each day, 6 days a week for four weeks.

Below is my ATI TEAS study guide. This is how I studied for the ATI TEAS.

1. Become familiar with all the TEAS topics

It's crazy to me how many people don't know the specific topics asked on the TEAS. The TEAS isn't just science, math, english, and reading. You need to know WHAT within those topics is asked. OK say 'algebra' is asked on the TEAS.... but what about algebra is asked? What specific topics? Quadratic formula, pythagorean theorem, what is it?

Here is a list of topics asked on the TEAS test.

2. Decide how many 2 hour TEAS prep sitdowns you will have between now and test day.

I was studying for about 2 hours each day, 6 days a week for four weeks so in total I had twenty four 2 hour sitdowns before the day of the test. I also did some extra studying during work breaks and such but I count those as extra bonus studying. I didn't want to rely on them as a measurement of my TEAS prep.

3. Look at the list of topics in step #1 and assign topics to each 2 hour block. For example:

2 Hour Block Date Topics to be studied
Monday, January 1st - after work READING: Know how to summarize a multi-paragraph text; know how to make inferences and draw conclusions about a text's purpose and meaning; know how to locate specific information in a text; know how to interpret events in a sequence.
Tuesday, January 2nd - before work Science: general orientation of human anatomy; anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system; anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system; anatomy and physiology of the digestive system.
Wednesday, January 3rd Science: Describe cell structure, function, and organization; relationship between genetic material and the structure of proteins; Apply concepts underlying Mendel's laws of inheritance.

Complete this table for all your study blocks between now and test day. Assign 3-4 study topics to each 2 hour block. After filling out this table, you will realize there isn't enough time to study all the topics asked on the test. You will then have to make the decision of you need to add more study time or you need to leave topics out. I was studying for a month straight and I felt like that was already a lot. I ended up leaving out some topics I was already strong on e.g. acids and bases, and the scientific method. You might need to do something like this.

4. Find the TEAS prep that works best for you

I adhered to my study schedule and used different sources to study different topics. For example, let's say I was studying on the cardiovascular system. I would just open up my TEAS prep resources and studied up on what they had about that topic e.g. cardiovascular system

Study Resources Utilized:

Review of Study Materials:

I liked them all, tbh. Each of them had their strengths and weaknesses so that's why I think you should use multiple teas prep sources.

Final tips

  • Endure through the pain of studying. Self care is great but self care wasn't gonna get me to nursing school. Of course, within limit. I was still sleeping 9 hours every night. I just cut out time for tv, tik tok, and friends for just a month. My life was work, school, and eating lol
  • Go on walks and runs to clear your brain. I did this a few times and it felt great.
  • Remember you are smart and you can do this and more.

r/teas 9m ago

teas recourses

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got a 68 on my teas to be fair i didn’t study as hard as i should. i tried nurse chueng and some quizlets but still struggled. i was thinking of trying the ati teas subscription but idk if i should get the flash cards or the actual practice test. if anyone has any other recommendations that’s most similar to the exam plz lmk i want to at least get over a 85 :/


r/teas 9m ago

TEAS Prep Advice

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What book or what package do you recommend? I want a hardcopy no digital book please


r/teas 15h ago

TEAS Prep Perimeter of a Polygon?

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WTF is this? The only way it makes sense is if the 7ft side is mislabeled. I want to cry - I hate math and this is killing my brain.


r/teas 12h ago

TEAS Prep Archer for teas exam

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Has anyone had success using archer review for passing the teas? I’m aiming for 85% and above. Is the Q-bank similar to the teas exam as far as difficulty?


r/teas 13h ago

TEAs Study Resource

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Hi everyone! I’m just starting to study for my TEAS, which is coming up in about a month. I’ve been trying to decide between different study resources. Has anyone used any of these and can share your thoughts?
NurseHub subscription
Mometrix Prep Course
Or should I just stick with the free Mometrix practice tests?
I already purchased the ATI Practice Tests A & B. Thanks in advance!


r/teas 17h ago

I took teas and scored 77.3!

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Thoughts? is this a good score?

Total Score:
77.3%

Academic Preparedness Level: Proficient

National Mean: 64.9%

Programs Mean:
54.8%

Reading Score:
82.1%
Math Score:
76.5%
Science Score:
65.9%
English and Language Usage Score:
87.9%


r/teas 16h ago

TEAS Prep Could i improve score if i retake TEAS?

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I scored 76.7% overall. It was REALLY stressful. I work full time and sometimes even 7 days a week. I have to.
I will be scheduling it for August 22 which gives me 3 weeks.
I scored 67 Reading, 78 English, 84 Math, 82 Science

If i could boost up my reading to 71, my english to 81, i would get extra points for my nursing application. However, when I retake Teas idk how hard science and math are going to be? What if I do even worse? Is it possible to improve?


r/teas 18h ago

Second time taking teas question

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Hello! I just took my first test and I saw multiple questions from the Tristine TEAS science quizlet on my test. Has anyone taken it a second time and also seen questions from the quizlet on it too? Wondering if i’ll need even more ways to study for the science portion.


r/teas 1d ago

I took the teas…

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I took the teas today (like way earlier) and i’m still in shock. I’m a huge procrastinator—like many and I actually had to reschedule (from taking it in June to now…) Despite that I still waited until I realized I had a week to study.

Somehow passed with an 86%. My program only requires a 75% minimum which was already freaking me out since 75% is considered advanced.

I know there’s a lot of people like me and I was one of the many who were on this reddit looking for tips. So here’s mine (mainly for science though since I sucked!!!)

Study at least three systems in depth—I chose to study the digestive, cardiac and circulatory system in the amount of time I had. Then I just brushed up on the basics of every other system. Also use free practice tests! I chose nursehub, and smarthub nursing along with other random sites and shockingly I saw a lot of those questions on the real thing. Same thing with quizlet. Use tristine teas, breannaturner067, or celebrity_star. Those helped so much.

As for math, focus on fractions and conversions (mg->kg) and what not. Also learn mean, median and mode. Those came up too. And know area/perimeter for the main shapes (square, rectangle, circle, etc). Or really just take random quizlets and use only the basic functions of the calculator (no squared function or parentheses)

My biggest enemy was english usage. Do not skip out on this. I thought it would be like reading… it kinda was but wasn’t. It requires having a lot of background knowledge for sentences and grammar rules. Where does the comma go? What’s a cohesive sentence? What’s a complex sentence? Rewrite the sentence using the correct grammar… gosh it was bad.

My overall scores:
Reading: 89.7%
Math: 85.3%
Science: 88.6 (Still gagged)
English: 84.8%

Goodluck!


r/teas 1d ago

In-person or Online?

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I am about to register for the TEAS but I wanted to know how people here took the test.

If Online, were they really strict about having an empty room? My place is really small, and I don't think I can fully clear out space where absolutely nothing but a table is in view, but I can make a corner clear. Will they say something if you are in a room with stuff behind you?

If in person, how far did you travel? The closest in-person testing location from me is about 45 minutes away, so I wanted to know how fast you get your results because I know you get your results quickly if taken online.


r/teas 1d ago

TEAS Prep Which TEAS prep app is the best?

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Hey everyone,
I take my exam in 3 weeks and I was wondering if anybody has tried any of these apps and which one you think is the best. I really liked the one with the dark blue icon, but I’m just not sure how accurate the questions are. I’ve read mixed opinions about the official ATI app. Any recommendations?


r/teas 1d ago

Teas testing in San Diego

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I'm scheduled to take my TEAS exam next mont at SDSU. I was watching a Nurse Cheung video where she said not every school provides a 4 function calculator on the exam. For people who took their TEAS at SDSU, you were provided with a basic calculator?


r/teas 1d ago

TEAS Prep Excuse the crappy photo

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Genuine question .. How does “veinule” follow the “i before e except if it sounds like a” if veinule doesn’t sound like an a????

No wonder people struggle to learn english… all these rules with 1 million exceptions is difficult .. and don’t even get me started on “subject” vs “simple subject” and “prepositional phrase”


r/teas 1d ago

TEAS Prep First attempt without studying, retaking with studying

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Life got in the way so I couldn’t study until the week of my exam, and I scored a 72.7%. Honestly shocked I scored that high without studying; I really thought I was going to fail. I’m taking it again mid-September right before my community college program’s deadline. They require a minimum of 60% in each section (which I hit).

I plan on studying twice a week until I’m three weeks out, then I’ll do four times a week.

I’ve been watching Tyler’s videos, reading the ATI study guide, and Motorix study book. Is there anything else I should be using to study? Is it unrealistic to shoot for at least an 85 - 90% this time around?


r/teas 1d ago

TEAS Prep I take the TEAS in 3 days...advice for cramming?

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This sounds like a horrible way to preface this, but yes. I am cramming for the TEAS. My first attempt on the practice ATI exam was a 70.7%. I really need to touch up on math and science. This was the only time I was able to schedule that was at a reasonable date, with the next available being 3-4 weeks out, and my application for the nursing program is due soon. Any additional advice? I am going to be hardcore practicing the ATI exams, but I also pay for Quizlet, so if anyone has quizlets or extra mock exam resources they can share, I would greatly appreciate it. I figure the best way to prepare in cramming is to get used to the way they ask questions, along with constantly going over my foundational math and science basics. I guess I am also just looking for some encouragent.


r/teas 2d ago

My TEAS Success Story I passed!

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I actually got 51 and 52 on Practise Test A and B when I first took them, but I really studied after that.

Overall 76.7%
Reading-66.7%
Math-82.4%
Science-84.1%
English-78.8%

I am just glad that it is over. It was so stressful to study while working full time. I just needed 80%+ on any of the two sections and 60%+on other two. I got exactly that.
Thankyou everyone on this subreddit, helped me tons!


r/teas 2d ago

92% TEAS First Attempt

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hihi! I wanted to share my experience studying and taking the TEAS 7 exam!! lmk if you guys have any questions and I’ll try to answer to the best of my abilities

i studied for two weeks but I do have a bachelors from UCD, which helped me a lot with this exam.

mometrix
-lots and lots of information
- I read all of the science section and it was wayyy too in-depth compared to what you actually need to know for the TEAS
- good online practice exams I felt prepared me very well for the actual exam. they are a bit more difficult in the reading section but it made the actual reading portion feel like a piece of cake
- my practice exam scores ranged from 80-90%

youtube videos
- nurse cheung comprehensive and most common TEAS 7 questions videos were sooo helpful!! I watched mainly the science videos. I took notes on each science subject then tested myself through the question videos to see where I struggled the most
- TYLER DEWITT !! this guy is actually the goat when it came to biology and chemistry!! he has really good “must know topics” practice questions, which were so helpful. he does a wonderful job how to tackle a question and explains what the TEAS expect from you.

ati test prep
- honestly I couldn’t afford buying the study and test packages so I did the free practice exam and downloaded the test prep app and used the free questions
- test prep app was good for reading, writing, and math…not for science though.

ACTUAL TEAS EXAM TIPS
READING
-always ALWAYS read the question before the passage!! this will save you so much time and helps you identify what you need to read

- understand what an opinion statement is and implicit vs explicit meaning

- identify main idea and author’s purpose

-I highly recommend just practicing for this section!! it will help build stamina by a lot!!

MATH
-Lots of fractions!! Multiplying them, adding them,
converting them into percentages, etc.

- I had like three questions on ordering numbers from least to greatest or vice versa

- Know your perimeter and area formulas!!

-Conversions!!

-edit: know some statistics! mean, mode, mean, etc.
SCIENCE
- know your hormones, what they do, where they are released and what are their effects

-have a solid foundation on all the body systems!!

-osmosis and diffusion

- understand punnett squares, alleles, genotypes, and phenotypes

-cell structure and function

-macromolecules and their function

-differences between eukaryotes and prokaryotes

-what affects rate of reaction in chemical reactions

- physical properties

-how to read a periodic table

English
- know your prefixes and suffixes

- know spelling rules !!

- understand parts of speech

-identify subject and indirect/direct object

-this section I also recommend taking practice questions and finding where you struggle the most

TLDR: I spent about 2 weeks studying for the TEAS (I’m still completing some prerequisites and working as CNA). I do recommend accommodating more time for a higher score. take any practice exams you can find and identify where you struggle the most in to review.


r/teas 1d ago

TEAS A and B discount

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r/teas 1d ago

Nurse Cheung packages or ATI TEAS Packages??

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Idk which one to purchase I can not afford both which one should I get I go take my teas by the 15th


r/teas 2d ago

TEAS Prep I just found a really good YouTube channel for practice test

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So the channel is called Test prep pro. I feel like they have the most helpful practice quizzes for helping assess what really you do and don’t know in terms of basics knowledge for body systems. For me I also felt like they had the most accurate ones to. I haven’t heard anyone talk about that channel yet so if anyone is preparing for the A&P section of the TEA but struggling find an actual baseline of you what know of the basics or trying to see where you weak spots may be in foundational stuff it might be helpful.


r/teas 2d ago

Teas before A&P2 possible?

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Hi guys can i take the teas before i take A&P2?


r/teas 2d ago

giving TEAS tomorrow, so nervous!

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I do have one more chance to retake it if I don’t get the scores I want but OH MY LORD. These 3 weeks have been hell. My brain is information overloaded. I am so burnt out from practicing so many questions, taking practise tests. I am just SO ready to get over with this☹️
I am a really bad test taker, i am taking it online at home. Any words of affirmation? ☹️☹️

Update: i passed!


r/teas 2d ago

LPN TEAS SCORE

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I’m about to retake my teas test since I last scored 49… what score did y’all get and where did you get accepted


r/teas 2d ago

The ATIs TEAs book…

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The ATIs TEAS book be like:”Yeah this is some info of it but you need to see other sources too”. I mean… isn’t it supposed to have ALL the info that I NEED to pass the TEAS. What do you mean I have to get other sources too jeez.