ATI TEAS Version 7

General Information

The ATI TEAS Version 7 exam is administered by Sampson Community College. Registration is required and payment is due prior to being scheduled. The cost of the examination is set by the company. The fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Registration and scheduling of the ATI TEAS Version 7 must be done in person in the Healthcare Programs Division (not by phone or by mail). Applicants must show proof of identification prior to taking the exam.

Students desiring admission into a nursing program (Associate Degree Nursing or Practical Nursing) should complete the Nursing Admissions prerequisite courses and requirements by March 15. Sampson Community College reserves the right to schedule additional testing dates. Official transcripts must be on file in the Admissions Office before scheduling a test date. SCC does not accept remote TEAS scores. Only exams administered by an approved on-site testing proctor will be accepted.

The ATI TEAS Version 7 must be completed within three years of the applicant’s proposed admission. One retake per academic year is permitted, regardless of the testing site. When retesting, applicants must retest on all sections of the test. Scores from more than one test will not be split, mixed, or combined. Once you meet the required minimum score for eligibility, you may not retest for higher scores within the same academic year. When retesting for higher scores, the most recent score will be used.

Register

• Download and complete the ATI TEAS Test Registration
• Make an appointment with Holly Brewington in Student Services located in North Building to schedule your exam.
• Once confirmed, you will be given payment instructions.
  • Exam fee is $70. The fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
• Submit registration form with proof of payment to Holly Brewington.

Prepare for the ATI TEAS

ATI, the official provider of prep for the exam, recommends that you allow yourself at least six weeks to prepare for the exam.

There are a variety of prep resources available to help you study for the test – all aligned to the ATI TEAS, Version 7 and packed with thousands of practice questions based on the content and format of the actual exam.  The study manual is available in the SCC Bookstore or you may purchase one online at the ATI Online Store atitesting.com.

Test Structure

The ATI TEAS, or Test of Essential Academic Skills, is a standardized test designed specifically to assess a student’s preparedness for entering the health science fields. Questions are designed to test the basic academic skills you will need to perform successfully in the areas of: Reading, Math, Science, and English and Language Usage. The ATI TEAS test is comprised of 170 questions that are formatted as both multiple-choice items with 4 answer options and alternate-type items. This includes 150 scored questions and 20 unscored pretest questions. Students have 209 minutes to complete the exam.

ATI TEAS, version 7, the number of questions in each content section and subsection are as follows:

General Exam Rules

• All personal belongings must be stored out of reach.  This includes coats, jackets, hats and sunglasses, with discretionary allowances for religious apparel.
• Pencils are provided, however, students may bring two #2 pencils. Students are not allowed to have any other personal materials at their testing station.
• Scratch paper will be provided by the testing proctor.  You are not allowed to use your own scratch paper.  All scratch paper will be collected and destroyed after testing.
• Students may use the calculator that is available as a pop-up during the test and can be launched from the Web page.
• No personal electronic devices of any kind are allowed during testing.  This includes, but is not limited to cell phones, smart watches, smart eyewear, and personal calculators.
• Food and drink, unless predetermined as medically necessary, are not allowed in the exam room.
• Ear plugs will be provided by the proctor before testing begins.
• Once you have finished your exam, you are free to leave the testing site.

Obtaining Your Exam Results

Post-completion of your ATI TEAS exam, your test results will be made available to you online through your free ATI account after all exams have been completed for that specific testing day.  The test proctor will not provide you with a copy of your results.  

• Log into your ATI Account at atitesing.com
• Under Main Menu, select the “My Result” tab at the top of your account
• Click on the name of the test you wish to print
• Click “Download Report”
• Print the PDF report

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