Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI)
ATI TEAS
Test of Essential Academic Skills
The most widely used nursing and allied-health program entrance exam in the US. A timed assessment of reading, math, science, and English that nursing schools use to screen applicants for admission.
What's on the exam
ATI TEAS Version 7
Reading
39 scored items (~26%)Key ideas and details · Craft and structure · Integration of knowledge and ideas · Following directions · Interpreting graphics
Mathematics
34 scored items (~23%)Numbers and algebra · Measurement and data · Ratios, proportions, percentages · Equations and expressions · Data interpretation
Science
44 scored items (~29%)Human anatomy and physiology · Biology · Chemistry · Scientific reasoning · Designing and interpreting experiments
English and Language Usage
33 scored items (~22%)Conventions of standard English · Knowledge of language · Using language and vocabulary in writing · Grammar and punctuation · Spelling
Frequently asked questions
How much does the ATI TEAS cost?
Fees vary. Fee set by the testing site and varies, commonly about $70-$140; confirm with the proctoring institution or PSI.
How long is the ATI TEAS and how many questions does it have?
170 items (150 scored, 20 unscored): Reading 45, Mathematics 38, Science 50, English and Language Usage 37 — 209 minutes of testing time.
What do you need to pass the ATI TEAS?
Programs set their own minimum total/section score requirements; no universal cut score.
Can you retake the ATI TEAS?
Set by the institution; many limit attempts and require a waiting period between tries.
What is the best way to study for the ATI TEAS?
Study the official blueprint, not random material: the exam is weighted by domain (Reading 39 scored items (~26%), Mathematics 34 scored items (~23%), Science 44 scored items (~29%), English and Language Usage 33 scored items (~22%)). Spaced-repetition flashcards built domain-by-domain against that blueprint are the most time-efficient way to cover everything the exam tests.
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