STUDY GUIDE
How to Study, Score High,
and Pass the First Time
A complete study guide for nursing students preparing for
the ATI TEAS 7 exam — with strategies, charts, and study plans.
— What's Inside: — — You Will Learn: —
Complete TEAS 7 overview How to maximise your score
Section-by-section breakdown Best study resources by section
Study schedule templates Time management on exam day
Practice question strategies How to handle test anxiety
Score breakdown charts What score you need for your program
Reading & Math tips How to study smarter, not harder
You have worked too hard to not pass the TEAS.
, WHAT IS THE TEAS?
The ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) is a standardised
entrance exam used by nursing and allied health programs to assess
readiness for health science education.
The TEAS 7 is the current version of the exam. It covers four main
subject areas: Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English.
Most nursing programs require a minimum score between 58 and 78.
Competitive BSN programs often look for scores above 80.
The good news: the TEAS is 100% learnable with the right preparation.
Quick Facts About the TEAS 7
Total Questions: 170 (150 scored + 20 unscored)
Total Time: 209 minutes (about 3.5 hours)
Format: Computer-based, multiple choice
Score Range: 0% – 100%
How Often Can You Retake: Depends on your program (usually 2-3x/year)
Cost: Approximately $115 per attempt
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