TEAS - Test of Essential Academic Skills

TEAS - Test of Essential Academic Skills
Summer 2012 Test Schedule
The TEAS exam is used to evaluate entry level skills and abilities of nursing program
applicants.
Who is required to take the TEAS test?
Students who are applying to the UTEP Nursing program.
PROCEDURES:
• Step 1: Determine if you need to take the exam
All students who are applying to the School of Nursing must take the TEAS. If you
have any questions, contact the School of Nursing at (915) 747-7273.
• Step 2: Registration & Payment Procedures
Make sure you have a credit card ready and go to http://www.atitesting.com.
(NOTE: This process can also be done by phone at (800) 667-7531.)
1. Select “Register for TEAS” in the lower right-hand corner.
2. Select city and state and select “next.”
3. Choose the site that is most convenient for you and select “register.” You will then
see your shopping cart and a “check out” button on the bottom right-hand corner to
select. Then you must create a user name and password (or use one you already
have). Be sure to select something you will remember.
4. Once you’ve logged in, fill in the account information and then use your credit card
to pay for the exam.
**NOTE1: There is a 30-day waiting period to retake the TEAS.
**NOTE2: The TEAS exam can only be taken TWICE.
• Step 4: On the day of the test
Report to the Student Assessment & Testing Office 15 minutes early for check-in. If
you arrive late, you may not be admitted.
You will be required to present an official identification card with a current photo.
ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION
• U.S. Driver’s License
• UTEP Identification Card
• Passport
• U.S. Department of Public Safety Identification Card
• U.S. Military Identification Card
• U.S. Alien Registration Card
• U.S. High School Yearbook
• Notarized letter with a recent photo
NO OTHER FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Parking information can be found at http://academics.utep.edu/testing.
• Register early; space is limited.
• If you do not pre-register, you may test on a stand-by basis and will be admitted
only if space is available.
CELL PHONES, PAGERS, BEEPERS, CALCULATORS,
MECHANICAL PENCILS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE TEST ROOM!
TEAS TEST SCHEDULE
May
Day & Date Test Time
Wednesday 9 1:00 PM
June
Day & Date Test Time
Wednesday 20 1:00 PM
Thursday 28 8:30 AM
July
Day & Date Test Time
Monday 9 1:00 PM
Monday 23 8:30 AM
August
Day & Date Test Time
Thursday 2 8:30 AM
Monday 13 8:30 AM
STUDENT ASSESSMENT & TESTING
Academic Advising Ctr. Bldg. Ste. 127
http://academics.utep.edu/testing
http://testing.utep.edu
(915) 747-5009

WHAT IS THE TEAS
TEST?
WHEN WILL I GET MY
SCORES AND WHAT DO
THEY MEAN?
HOW CAN I SEND MY
SCORES TO ANOTHER
SCHOOL?
HOW CAN I STUDY FOR
THE TEAS?
TEAS Test Information
The TEAS is an internet-based, multiple-choice, exam that assesses a student’s abilities in four essential
subject areas: reading, math, science, & English and language usage. It is designed to measure a
candidate's likelihood of success in a college nursing program by measuring achievement in critical
academic skills. The current version of the test is V.
Reading: (40 questions, 50 minutes) – section includes questions regarding paragraph comprehension,
passage comprehension, and inferences/conclusions.
Math: (45 items, 56 minutes) – section includes questions regarding whole numbers, metric conversions,
fractions, decimals, algebraic equations, percentages, and ratio/proportion.
*Calculators are NOT allowed*
Science: (30 items, 38 minutes) – section includes questions regarding science reasoning, science
knowledge, biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, basic physical principles, and general science.
English and Language Usage: (55 items, 65 minutes) – section includes questions regarding punctuation,
grammar, sentence structure, contextual words, and spelling.
Total test time: 3 hours and 29 minutes
Test results are available immediately after the exam on the computer screen – a copy of the scores will not
be issued. Students can view and print a copy of their test scores anytime at www.atitesting.com using the
login and password that was created during the test session. The School of Nursing will have access to view
the test scores as well.
The School of Nursing recommends that applicants have a score at the “Proficient” level (58.7%), or
above, in order to be competitive for the UTEP nursing program.
TEAS® Proctored OVERALL
Assessment (150 items)
Cut Developmental < 41.3%
Scores Basic 41.3%
Proficient 58.7%
Advanced 78.0%
Exemplary 90.7%
If you would like more information, or additional score interpretation information, please contact the
School of Nursing – nursing@utep.edu or 747-7273.
You can send your scores to another school by going to the ATI website and locating the online store (at
the top of the webpage). Here, you will simply select your TEAS transcript to add to your cart and
purchase. There is a $25 charge to transfer the scores and they are typically received by the other school
within 24 hours.
Examinees can purchase a TEAS study guide or take the TEAS Online Practice Assessment for a fee
through the ATI website:
http://www.atitesting.com/Solutions/PreNursingSchool/TEAS.aspx
Examinees can also visit the following website for exam review information:
http://www.testprepreview.com/teas_practice.htm