ATI TEAS Exam Information

Prospective students can register for the ATI TEAS Remote Proctored Exam at ATI through the ATI Online Store. For a complete list of available testing dates/times visit the ATI Online Store.

The following technical requirements are needed to take the ATI TEAS Remote Proctored Exam at ATI:

  • Microphone: Any microphone, either internal or external
  • Webcam: 320x240 VGA resolution (minimum) internal or external
  • Desktop or laptop computer (NO iPads, tablets, or phones are to be used) with the ability to download Google Chrome

Students may take the ATI TEAS exam up to three (3) times, with a minimum of 30 days between attempts, in a one year time period. The ATI TEAS exam score is valid for one year. Students should schedule to take the ATI TEAS exam during a time when they are not scheduled for other classes.

ATI TEAS exam scores must be submitted to the Penn College Admissions office prior to the identified selection deadlines. For specific details about selection deadlines see the special admission criteria for each nursing major.

It is strongly recommended that students prepare and remediate for the ATI TEAS exam to have the best chance of reaching the desired score.

ATI TEAS Frequently Asked Questions

ATI TEAS stands for Test of Essential Academic Skills. It is a standardized admissions test used by many nursing schools to evaluate potential candidates for possible acceptance into their program. The ATI TEAS exam assesses knowledge and skills in reading, math, science and English language use.

As of July 15, 2020, the cost of taking the ATI TEAS Remote Proctored Exam at ATI is $115. This fee may vary by institution and location.

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.

For students testing on or after June 3, 2022 (ATI TEAS, version 7), the number of questions in each content section and subsection are as follows:

  • Reading – 45 questions (55 minutes)
    • Key Ideas & Details – 15
    • Craft & Structure – 9
    • Integration of Knowledge & Ideas – 15
    • Unscored Pretest Items – 6
  • Math – 38 questions (57 minutes)
    • Numbers & Algebra – 18
    • Measurement & Data – 16
    • Unscored Pretest Items – 4
  • Science – 50 questions (60 minutes)
    • Human Anatomy & Physiology – 18
    • Biology – 9
    • Chemistry – 8
    • Scientific Reasoning – 9
    • Unscored Pretest Items – 6
  • English & Language Usage – 37 questions (37 minutes)
    • Conventions of Standard English – 12
    • Knowledge of Language – 11
    • Using Language and Vocabulary to Express Ideas in Writing – 10
    • Unscored Pretest Items – 4

It is very important to be prepared for the ATI TEAS exam. 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. Students may also purchase preparation materials through the ATI Online Store.

If you are a Penn College student, the Madigan library has ATI TEAS preparation materials that may be reviewed.

Students should follow the step-by-step guide available on the ATI website for directions on how to register and take the TEAS exam. Failure to follow the directions listed may result in students having difficulty accessing and taking the ATI TEAS exam.

Yes. Students may take the ATI TEAS exam at any location listed on the ATI Online Store. However, additional fees will be required to send your ATI TEAS transcript to Penn College if you do not select PA College of Tech to receive your ATI TEAS transcript.

When taking the ATI TEAS Remote Proctored Exam at ATI what institution should I select to receive my ATI TEAS transcript?

  1. If you are applying to the Health Arts: Practical Nursing Emphasis major at Penn College, you should select Pennsylvania College of Tech PN as the institution.
  2. If you are applying to the Nursing, RN Preparation (Associate degree) or the Nursing, LPN to RN major at Penn College, you should select Pennsylvania College of Tech ADN as the institution.
  3. If you are applying to the Nursing, Traditional (Bachelor’s degree) major at Penn College, you should select Pennsylvania College of Tech BSN as the institution.

To send your ATI TEAS transcript to Penn College you will visit the ATI Online Store. Search for and add “TEAS transcript” to your cart, identify where the transcript is to be sent, and pay the fee.

Accommodations may be available to individuals with documented disabilities pursuant to the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). ATI provides reasonable testing accommodations to candidates whose documented disabilities or other qualifying medical conditions hinder their ability to take the examination under standard conditions. To be considered for special accommodations, please notify ATI with the information below. Please be aware that submission of a request for an accommodation does not guarantee testing accommodations. Decisions will be made on a case - by - case basis considering the information submitted and in accordance with the law.

Requests for accommodations will be processed as quickly as possible. Candidates should allow for a minimum of 30 days for processing, with the understanding that some cases may take longer. Candidates should include all the required documentation (see instructions below for what is required) with their initial request.

To be considered for Accommodations, please send the following to testsecurity@atitesting.com at least 30 days prior to testing/signing up for a testing date:

Attach a letter from an objective physician or healthcare professional qualified to diagnose the disability or medical condition and render an opinion as to the need for an accommodation. An “objective” professional is one who is not the requestor or related to the requestor. The letter must be dated within 2 years of the anticipated date of your ATI TEAS exam. If you are a high school student, or post-secondary student who is within 2 years of high school graduation, an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) may be used in lieu of the letter provided the IEP is actively in place. The letter or IEP MUST include the following:

  1. The specific disability/diagnosis. Mental/emotional disabilities must be accompanied by a numerical DSM - IV classification code.
  2. A brief explanation of how this condition limits the candidate’s ability to take the exam under standard conditions.
  3. If this is not a permanent disability or diagnosis, include date first diagnosed, approximate duration, and method used to make the diagnosis.
  4. Specific accommodations required. These accommodations should be adequate without creating an unfair advantage. Please note that candidates who require extra time to complete the exam will be given 1 1/2 times the standard allotted time.  If more time is needed, the letter or IEP must specifically state how much time is needed and why that amount of time is required. 

Priority for admission is given to students who meet all of the identified special admission criteria. If a student does not reach the benchmark score, the student will not be competitive for admission. Students can take the ATI TEAS exam up to 3 times (with at least 30 days between attempts) in a one-year time period to reach the desired benchmark.

If a student takes the ATI TEAS exam prior to the 30 day wait period between attempts, that score will not be considered during the selection process.

Students will receive their ATI TEAS exam score immediately upon completion of the exam.

After taking the ATI TEAS exam, the student will have access to a personalized focused review, which will be located in the student’s ATI account. To access the focused review, the student will log into their ATI account. Then, click on the ‘MyATI’ tab followed by clicking on the ‘MyResults’ tab. The focused review will include topics that the student missed on the ATI TEAS exam. The student should review all the topics that were missed on the previous ATI TEAS exam. In addition, the student should consider reviewing other ATI TEAS preparation materials prior to retaking the ATI TEAS exam.

If a student reaches the required benchmark, the student is not required to retake the exam. However, if the score just reaches the benchmark, the student may consider retaking the exam in an attempt at reaching a higher score and being more competitive for selection.