Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
About the TEAS (4.0):The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is a diagnostic test that we administer to individuals who are interested in our nursing program. It is a prerequisite requirement for Fall 2011 application to the nursing program. The purpose of the TEAS is to help assist the Nursing Department in evaluating your academic and test taking skills. The TEAS is a computerized test and takes approximately 209 minutes to complete. Please note that this is a timed test. You are allowed a certain amount of minutes per subtest. The TEAS is a 170-item, four subject, and multiple-choice assessment. To prepare in an organized and efficient manner, please note the test contains 4 subtests:
Required minimum scores for Fall 2011 Nursing Applicants:
NOTE: TEAS 4.0 results earned between January 1, 2009 and January 31, 2011 will be accepted for Fall 2011 consideration if they meet or exceed the established Fall 2011 reading, math, and composite scores. Interested applicants may take the TEAS 4.0 test a maximum of two times between May 1, 2010 and January 31, 2011. TEAS 4.0 will not be available to take after January 31, 2011. Scores and test versions may change from year to year. ALL results are required to be from the same test. If the TEAS is taken at a site other than Aims CC, official results from that site must be submitted to Aims Community College, Assessment Department. Updated: 05/18/2010 Preparation for the TEAS Exam:Two products are available from the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) to help as you prepare for the TEAS Assessment:
Testing is by appointment only. Please call Aims Community College, Assessment Department at 970.339.6562 or 970.339.6448 to schedule an appointment. Proctoring Fee: $35.00 Updated: 05/18/2010 |

