The ATI TEAS is scored by three categories: Total score, Content Area score, and Sub-Content Area score.
The total score is the score you receive on your entire test.
Content Area score is the score you receive on each section of the test (Reading, Math, Science, and English).
Sub-Content area scores are the scores you will receive on the sub-sections of each area.
The TEAS test score is calculated based on how many questions you answer correctly in each section and sub-section.
Keep in mind that the TEAS scores are equated. This means that some questions have more value than others.
Content Area scores cannot be used to calculate the total score since the scoring is adjusted to reflect differences across versions.
The Sub-Content area score is the actual percentage of questions you answered correctly. However, you can't use this to calculate your total score.
There is no set score that you need to get on the TEAS. The score you need depends on the institution that you want to apply to. Each school sets the score that they require for students to be admitted into the program, so make sure to check your institution's admission policy and requirements.
The only way to pass the TEAS is to prepare enough beforehand. As there is no set score that you need to pass, you will need to check what score the nursing program you will be applying to requires for admissions. To receive your desired score on the TEAS, you will need to dedicate significant time and resources to studying and preparing before you take the test.
To have the best chance at passing the TEAS on your first try, make sure you take enough time to prepare. This includes active study time, taking practice tests, and becoming familiar with the test structure and testing conditions.
There is no score that indicates that you passed the TEAS. The TEAS is not a test that you can pass or fail. Based on your answers, you receive a score that is meant to reflect your academic readiness to apply to nursing school. The score that you will need to be admitted to nursing school is different from institution to institution.
You will receive your score immediately after you finish your test. However, some schools do not allow students to receive automatic scoring, meaning that you will not be able to access your score right away. In this case, you will have to check your ATI account after about 48 hours to view your score.
To find your test score, you will need to log into your ATI account using your password and username. From the home page, you can access the 'My Results' tab. You should find your score under 'Proctored Assessments'.
On average, TEAS scores are good for 2 years. Some schools have different policies for how long they will consider your score valid, so remember to check the requirements of your nursing program.
A good score on the TEAS is the score you need to be admitted into your nursing program. The schools set the required score, so you will need to check the admission requirements for your school. Some schools have requirements for the overall score, while others will look for specific scores in each section of the exam.
The average TEAS test score is somewhere between 60% and 75%, with most students scoring around 65%. Within the TEAS score range, this means that, on average, students fall in the 'Proficient' category.
There is no set number of questions that you need to get right to pass the TEAS. To figure out what percentage you need to score on the TEAS, you will need to check the requirements of the programs you will be applying to. The average TEAS score is 65%, but many schools would not consider this score as 'passing,' meaning that it would not be enough to be considered for admission.
The only way to know if you passed the TEAS is to check if the score you received is the score you needed to be considered for admission into the school you applied to. You can access your ATI account to check the score you received on the TEAS. To see what score you need for the program that you chose, check the requirements of your school.
If you fail the TEAS, it most likely means that you may not be able to apply to your desired program. You have the option to retake the TEAS, so you may still be able to apply if you are able to schedule your retake in time for the admissions period of your school. Many schools require a 30-day period between attempts.
Do not hurry to reschedule, however. Take the time you need to prepare for your retake and check with your school to see how many retakes they allow.
Wrong answers do not count against you on the TEAS. You are only graded based on the correct answers, so try to complete each question, even if you are not sure about the answer.
A proficient TEAS score is between 58.7% and 79.3%. A proficient score means that you are prepared to learn health and science-related content, but you need some more preparation in certain areas. You can find the areas in which you scored the lowest on your score report.
The TEAS score range ranges from Developmental to Exemplary:
Developmental: 0.0% to 40.0%
Basic score: 40.7% to 58.0%
Proficient: 58.7% to 79.3%
Advanced: 80.0% to 91.3%
Exemplary: 92.0% to 100.0%
The Developmental and Basic scores mean that you are likely not prepared enough to learn health and science-related content. The proficient score means that you are moderately prepared, but you still need to work in certain areas. The Advanced and Exemplary scores mean that you are entirely prepared for nursing school.
How you send your transcript varies depending on how you choose to take our exam:
Proctored by an institution (in person/online) - If you choose this option, your transcript will be sent automatically to the school that proctored your test.
At ATI or at PSI (in person/online) - After you complete your TEAS, you will receive one transcript. You can send it by logging into your ATI account, selecting the 'My Results' tab, then selecting 'Send Transcript'.
Keep in mind that ATI provides one free transcript each time you take the exam. If you want to receive more than one transcript, you will have to pay 27$ for each separate copy you request.
Unscored items are questions that do not contribute to your score. You will not know which questions are scored and which are unscored.
ATI includes these questions to test student performance before they officially introduce them to an exam. This means that, based on how students answer these questions, ATI can tell if they are too easy/difficult, and then adjust them before introducing them to the exam.
There are 20 unscored items in total across all sections of the test.
You are not able to see the specific questions that you missed on your official score report. However, you are able to see the percentage of questions you answered correctly under the 'Topics to Review' section of your report.
You won't be able to review the actual test after receiving your score. You can only access your score report to see your performance in each section.
The TEAS scoring does not assign partial credit for partially correct answers on multiple-select questions. To get credit, you must select all answers that apply.
To better understand how to answer the new types of questions on TEAS 7, you can reference this quick breakdown.
Generally, TEAS scores will not be rounded up or down. The score that you receive on your score report will be sent to institutions as is.
However, make sure to check the policies of the schools you are applying to.
Some do round scores up/down as part of their admissions process.
The TEAS score report is the document you receive after taking the test that includes your overall score. Also included on the score report are:
the percentage you scored on each section
the 'Topics to Review' section details the percentage you scored on each sub-section and includes suggestions on what to review in order to improve
a breakdown of the scoring scale, with explanations
