The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) was developed to measure essential skills in the academic areas of reading, mathematics, science, and English and language usage. These entry-level skills have been deemed important for health sciences program applicants by a panel of curriculum experts.

Students applying for the Associate Degree Nursing or Radiography Programs for spring 2013 or any semester thereafter will be required to take TEAS V. Scores from TEAS 4.0 or lower (TEAS 2.0 or TEAS 3.0) will not be accepted. See questions 6-7 below for minimum required scores.

The TEAS is a timed, computerized exam made up of multiple-choice questions. The TEAS is composed of four sections: reading, mathematics, science, and English and language usage.

Content Area	TEAS V Number of Test Items/ Time Allotted
Reading: paragraph comprehension, passage comprehension, informational source comprehension	48 items/58 minutes
Mathematics: numbers and operations, measurement, data interpretation, algebraic applications	34 items/51 minutes
Science: science reasoning, human body science, life science, earth and physical science	54 items/66 minutes
English and Language Usage: grammar, word meanings in context, spelling, punctuation, structure	34 items/34 minutes
Total	170 items/209 minutes

The TEAS exam is an entrance test that measures basic essential skills (reading, math, science, and English and language usage) that are important entry-level skills for health sciences programs. The COMPASS placement test measures skill levels in reading, writing, and math and is used to determine if students are ready for college level coursework or need pre-curriculum coursework. The COMPASS test does not measure entry-level skills for health sciences programs.

Applicants with a Composite Score of 71% or higher on the TEAS V will be awarded 50 points in the competitive ranking portion of the admissions process.

The Composite Score is an average of an applicant's reading, math, science, and English and language usage scores. Applicants may take the TEAS multiple times; their highest score in each area will be used in calculating the Composite Score. Note that TEAS scores are reported as percentages, in decimal format (e.g., 70.5%). TEAS scores will be rounded up or down to the nearest whole number (.4 or lower will be rounded down; .5 or higher will be rounded up).

Example: A student takes the TEAS exam and makes the following scores: reading 82.5%, math 71.1%, science 63.3%, and English 74.5%.

Reading	82.5%		rounded up to	83	In this example, the student's Composite Score equals 73; the student would therefore receive 50 points in the competitive ranking process
Math	71.1%		rounded down to	71
Science	63.3%		rounded down to	63
English	74.5%		rounded up to	+75
				292	/ 4 = 73

Applicants who score 63% or higher on the TEAS V will be awarded 25 points in the competitive ranking portion of the admissions process.

The Composite Score is an average of an applicant's reading, math, science, and English and language usage scores. Applicants may take the TEAS multiple times; their highest score in each area will be used in calculating the Composite Score. Note that TEAS scores are reported as percentages, in decimal format (e.g., 70.5%). TEAS scores will be rounded up or down to the nearest whole number (.4 or lower will be rounded down; .5 or higher will be rounded up).

Example: A student takes the TEAS exam and makes the following scores: reading 79.5%, math 62.1%, science 68.3%, and English 74.5%.

Reading	79.5%		rounded up to	80	In this example, the student's Composite Score equals 71; the student therefore receives 25 points in the competitive ranking process.
Math	62.1%		rounded down to	62
Science	68.3%		rounded down to	68
English	74.5%		rounded up to	+75
				285	/ 4 = 71

If you are applying for the Nursing or Radiography Programs, you are required to attend the mandatory Nursing or Radiography Information Session before registering for or taking the TEAS. The TEAS tests reading, math, science, and English and language usage skills and readiness for academic courses and clinical portions of the curriculum. To do your best on the TEAS, make sure that you meet all minimum reading, writing, and mathematics requirements for your program. If any pre-curriculum courses are necessary, complete those courses before taking the TEAS. It is advisable not to take the TEAS until minimum placement test scores have been met or minimum course requirements have been completed (RED 070, RED 080, RED 090, ENG 070, ENG 080, ENG 090, MAT 050, MAT 060, and/or MAT 070 and CHM 090). It is also advisable to take the TEAS after you have completed ENG 111, ENG 112, and BIO 168 & BIO 169 (for Nursing) or BIO 163 (for Radiography). You should also pay close attention to published application deadlines to make sure you complete the TEAS in time.

Yes. Unanswered questions on the TEAS are counted as incorrect.

You must show proof of payment (with a receipt) and your picture ID on exam day. You are prohibited from bringing food/beverages, calculators, and cell phones into the exam room.

You will receive a copy of your results immediately following the exam.

No. Effective February 1, 2012, calculators will not be permitted on the TEAS Exam.

For TEAS V, the cost is $35 per student each time the exam or a section of the exam is taken. Wake Tech works hard to keep student costs low. The actual cost of the exam and administering were taken into account when determining the cost for students.

All students must register on-line via Wake Tech's website, http://hsadmissions.waketech.edu/teas/reserve.php. Payment may be made to the cashier on any Wake Tech campus. The Health Sciences Campus cashier is located in the HS2 Building, Room 131 and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday (the Health Sciences cashier closes daily from 1-2 p.m.).

If you have visual, hearing, or physical impairment; learning disabilities; or any other condition that may warrant special testing conditions, please contact our Disability Services office at 919-866-5670 and present documentation before registering and testing.

If you need to retake the TEAS exam you must wait a minimum of 30 days from the date of your last exam. Official copies of all previous TEAS V test scores are required to be on file with the college prior to taking the exam at Wake Tech. You are not required to retake the entire exam when retesting; you may retake one or more sections of the exam. Testing is limited to three times per calendar year. Requests to the Testing Administrator by telephone or email to take certain sections of the TEAS must be requested a minimum of three business days before the desired exam date.

TEAS scores are valid for five (5) years from the date the exam was taken.

The TEAS V Study Manual, developed by the publisher of the exam, can be purchased from the publisher (www.atitesting.com) or, the student bookstore, or checked out from the Health Sciences Library. Online practice assessments are also available, including 150 items reflective of the TEAS in content and format. ATI provides ACHIEVE, an online tutorial providing preparatory skills for Nursing/Radiography school. ACHIEVE includes information on test-taking skills, study skills, classroom skills, preparing for clinical experience, and steps for successful study for ESL students. In addition, we recommend that you utilize the attached listing of Helpful TEAS Preparation Links provided by the ILC (Individualized Learning Center).

Test Preparation Item	Available From	Estimated Price (subject to change)
TEAS V Study Manual	Wake Tech Health Sciences Library	Available for check out
TEAS V Study Manual	ATI, www.atitesting.com	$46
TEAS V Online Practice Assessments	ATI, www.atitesting.com	$36 each
TEAS V Study Manual & Online Practice Assessments Study Package	ATI, www.atitesting.com	$92
ATI ACHIEVE Program	ATI, www.atitesting.com	$64
TEAS V Study Manual	Wake Tech Bookstore	To be determined
Helpful TEAS Preparation Links	See Attached Document	FREE

Yes. Wake Tech accepts official TEAS scores from other colleges provided the exam was taken within the preceding five years. All official TEAS score reports must be submitted by the application deadline. Students may request a transcript of their scores from ATI, www.atitesting.com. There is a $26 fee per transcript when ordering from ATI. Students may also request their official scores from the college where they took the exam. When coming from another college, transferred scores should be mailed or hand delivered (in an official, sealed envelope from the college) to Laura Saparilas, TEAS Test Administrator, Wake Technical Community College, 2901 Holston Lane, Raleigh NC 27610. Faxed copies of scores will not be accepted.

Yes. Requests for score transfers must be submitted in writing to Laura Saparilas and must include your name, student ID number, name and address of the college where scores are to be sent, and your signature.