Updated: 5/13/2019
FAQ
- Preparing for the TEAS
- How to pay to take the TEAS at NOVA
- Minimum scores by program
- Submitting your TEAS to NOVA
- TEST OF ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC SKILLS BREAKDOWN OF ATI TEAS
Preparing for the TEAS
The TEAS exam is a proprietary exam offered by the ATI Testing company. They have developed their own study resources for students to review. You can find them on their TEAS homepage. If you have taken the ATI TEAS test before, you can create a My Results. Within the My Results area of your account, next to your score report, you can create a Focused Review. A Focused Review is an online review tool that aligns question topics missed and the relevant study materials for your review.
NOVA Libraries has a large assortment of TEAS preparation materials available for checkout. Including the official ATI TEAS study manual. These materials are available free of charge to NOVA students. You can also get some good tips from the testing centers “Tips for Taking the Test of Essential Academic Skills” document.
Students also find it helpful to prepare by reviewing other exams. The Medical Education Campus Tutoring Center has a list of excellent resources for students to help prepare them for an exam.
How to pay to take the TEAS at NOVA
If your program requires that you take the TEAS, visit the Medical Education Campus Application website. Click on “Health Sciences & Nursing TEAS Information” to learn about paying for and taking the ATI TEAS. This includes the form link to receive an access code required to register for the test at the MEC Testing Center.
You will only be able to register for the ATI TEAS at NOVA with this link. Your request for an access code needs to be submitted 24 to 48 hours before when you plan on taking the exam.
Once you have the code you can pay for and register for the ATI TEAS test. This will allow you to come into the MEC Testing center to take the test. The Testing Center administers test on a walk-in basis only. Checking the MEC Testing Center website for hours.
What to bring on test day
Please arrive at the testing center with either your NOVA student ID card or government-issued photo identification. No other items should be brought to the testing center on the day of the exam.
When are results given
Results are printed and presented to the student immediately after the test is complete. Score reports are also available online via the www.atitesting.com website.
Minimum scores by program
| Program | Sections required |
Minimum score per section |
Does it factor into the competitive ranking? | SCORES ARE GOOD FOR |
Department Document | Retest waiting period* |
Retest Policy** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene | Reading Math Science English |
50%; higher scores are more competitive, science score will not be used in the admission process |
Yes | Three Years | DNH | 1 month | 3 times/year (January – December) |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Reading Math English |
50% per required section | Yes | Three Years | DMS | 1 month | 3 times/year (January – December) |
| Medical Laboratory Technology | Reading Math English |
No minimum score required; higher scores are more competitive |
Yes | Three Years | MDL | 1 month | 3 times/year (January – December) |
| Nursing | Reading Math Science English |
73% Reading 65% Math 52% Science 62% English higher scores are more competitive |
Yes | Three Years | NUR | 1 month | 3 times/year (January – December) |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Reading English Science |
50% in Reading and English; 50% in Anatomy & Physiology section of Science; combined score of 50% on English, Reading & Science |
No | Three Years | PTA | 1 month | 3 times/year (January – December) |
| Radiography | Reading Math English |
50%; higher scores are more competitive |
Yes | Three Years | RAD | 1 month | 3 times/year (January – December) |
* If retest date falls on a holiday or weekend, the retest date will be the following business day
** Applicants may only test up to 3 times in a calendar year regardless of testing location or program
Submitting your TEAS to NOVA
When to submit your TEAS
Your ATI TEAS results must be attached to the application. Therefore the deadline to take and submit the TEAS test is when you are submitting your application.
How to submit your TEAS
The new online application allows you to attach documents. You can download a copy of your report directly from www.ATItesting.com website. Log into your ATI account, under the main menu select My Results, click on the exam attempt and then the download report on the top right of the website.
What it should look like
*PTA students should attach the full report. The anatomy scores are not on the main page.
What it should not look like
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Submitting your TEAS
If you have already submitted an application, simply open the confirmation email that was sent to you, scroll down and click on “View Request”. This will allow you to open your application and attach your TEAS Results.
This will take you back to the application where you can attach more files.
Please note that when attaching documents to the application after your initial submission, you will not see a new submit button. Your application automatically updates when you click “Attach This File”.
TEST OF ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC SKILLS BREAKDOWN OF ATI TEAS
ATI TEAS Format:
The ATI TEAS test is comprised of 170 questions set up in a multiple-choice format with four-option answers. Questions are designed to test the basic academic skills you will need to perform in class in the areas of: Reading, Math, Science, and English and Language Usage.
170
QUESTIONS
209
MINUTES
| Reading | Mathematics | Science | English and Language Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Questions | 53 | 36 | 53 | 28 |
| Time Limit (Minutes) | 64 min | 54 min | 63 min | 28 min |
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do you guys do a remediation policy ?
please clarify what you mean by remediation policy.
If I took the exam today for the nursing program, does that mean I can’t retake it since I have to wait a month and applications are due in a month?
The application is due on 03/20/2019. The testing center generally indicates your next retake date on your test print out. If you take it on 03/20 the results will be generated same day and you will be able to apply same day.
The application is due on 03/20/2019. The testing center generally indicates your next retake date on your test print out. If you take it on 03/20 the results will be generated the same day and you will be able to apply the same day.
I toke the teas last year without the science portion. Can I take the teas again but just the science portion. So when I apply I have my results of 2018 for the english/reading/math and just the science portion 2019?
No. You must take the entire test again.
I took my test yesterday for four sections and I got 70.2 % in reading which below what is required for application but over all 70.7%. Does that mean my application is going to be marked eligible? or there is a still chance for me to get into the program? Thank you.
Only applications that meet the requirements will be moved forward for ranking.
How do i send the high school transcript? Can i just send it in the application by attaching to the part that says ‘Official documents’?
We recommend that you either bring it in person to MEC student services office. OR scan a copy and save it as a PDF file and attach it to the application.
“Check back for Spring 2020 update soon”? Do you have updated information? Can I have three attemps by Sep 20,2019 If I apply 2020 spring nursing program? Does retake mean I have to take whole four parts (Reading, English,math and science) instead of one or two parts which I want to improve?
Once we get the update we’ll be sure to post it. If it is changed to “three times a year” it would mean 3 times from January to December. If you’ve for example already taken the TEAS once this year, you’d have two attempts left.
Hi, I have two questions regarding the Spring 2020 Nursing application:
1. It is said that the TEAs can be taken 3 times a year. If I already took 2 attempts for the Fall 2019 application cycle, does that mean I only have 1 attempt left?
2. For the retake, do we have to take all 4 sections of the exam, or we can improve just the section we did not meet the minimum requirement?
Thank you.
In your case, you would have one attempt left until next January. We recommend that you take all four sections and attempt to improve across the board.
Do I have to take my retake before the application period opens for the nursing program? Or am I able to take in during the application period and as long as I have it done by the application deadline I will be fine?
any requirement has to be done by the close of the application period.