Entrance Exam for Nursing
Programs: Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
The TEAS is a multiple-choice
assessment test measuring basic academic preparedness in Reading, Math,
Science, and English. The objectives assessed in this test are those that
Nursing and Allied Health educators deem most relevant for measuring entry level
skills and abilities of program applicants. The test not only predicts the
performance of incoming candidates, but it also helps educators gain advance
knowledge of the strengths and areas needing development of those that are
accepted into the program.
The TEAS must be taking within
one year from the start date the applicant is applying for. For example, if
the student is applying for Spring 2022 and the start date is January 18, 2022,
then only TEAS taken January 18, 2021 and later will be accepted. You
can test three times per year. The fee for testing is approximately $70 + tax
for each attempt and are paid directly to Assessment Technologies Institute
(ATI) Coastal Bend College has no control of price changes.
Scheduling the exam
Testing is available at our
Alice, Beeville and Pleasanton Sites or remotely (for an additional fee). To
schedule to take a test at the site of your choice please complete the TEAS Test Scheduler Form.
Resources to help prepare for
this exam include:
Online resources at www.atitesting.com/teas the
official TEAS website. Or for a detailed breakdown of what to expect in this
test and study tips go to http://www.testprepreview.com/teas_practice.htm.
A hard copy of the ATI TEAS
Study Guide Edition 6 ISBN #1565335759 may be purchased at the CBC Bookstore or
the retail outlet of your choice.
Before your Test Date
Create a login and password at atitesting.com
The Day of the Exam
Arrive on the date you selected approx. 15 minutes early
Bring to the test a valid picture ID
Bring a debit/credit or pre-paid card to pay for the test fee of
$70 plus tax
Bring 2 pencils
Cell phones will need to be turned off and put away from desk area