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Specialized Tests - TEAS FAQ
- Is there an expiration date for the test results?
- What does TEAS mean and who developed the test?
- What kind of test is the TEAS?
- What is the purpose of the TEAS test?
- What is the minimum passing score for the TEAS test?
- Are calculators allowed during testing?
- What are the consequences if the test average is not achieved?
- What is the cost of the TEAS test?
- Where can I make the payment for the TEAS test?
- When can I take the TEAS test?
- Can I take a practice test?
- Where is the TEAS test given?
- Do I need an appointment to take the TEAS test?
- What items do I need to take to the Testing Center on the day of the test?
- How long does it take to complete the test?
- When do I receive my test results?
- When I complete the test, what do I do next?
1. Is there an expiration date for the test results?
The results are valid for three years for TCL Health Science programs.
2. What does TEAS mean and who developed the test?
TEAS is the acronym for Test of Essential Academic Skills. The TEAS test is a product of Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC.
3. What kind of test is the TEAS?
It is an entrance test for
students seeking admission to the Health Sciences programs
at Technical College of the Lowcountry.
4. What is the purpose of the TEAS test?
The entrance test provides
objective measurement of critical reading ability, basic
mathematics, science, English and language usage.
5. What is the minimum passing score for the TEAS test?
Composite average 73% for entrance into the Associate programs (ADN, PTA, and Radiology Technology).
Composite average 67% for entrance into the Diploma program (Surgical Technology).
6.
Are calculators allowed during testing?
Calculators
are not allowed.
7.
What are the consequences if the test average is not achieved?
Students who score less than
the minimum composite average may retake the TEAS one time in a 12 month period.
8.
What is the cost of the TEAS test?
The cost is $25.
9.
Where can I make the payment for the TEAS test?
Pay the Cashier in Building
3 anytime between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday
through Friday.
10.
When can I take the TEAS test?
Testing is offered Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This schedule varies between semesters; therefore, you must contact the Testing Center staff at 843-525-8344 or helpdesk@tcl.edu to make an appointment.
11.
Can I take a practice test?
Yes, click the link below:
Practice
Tests
12.
Where is the TEAS test given?
Building 1, Room 210.
Telephone:
843.525.8344
Email: helpdesk@tcl.edu
13.
Do I need an appointment to take the TEAS test?
You do not need an appointment
during a semester but you must allow 15 minutes to check in at the Testing Center and 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete the test. You must make an appointment between semesters because the Testing Center schedule varies.
14.
What items do I need to take to the Testing Center on the day of the test?
A fee receipt from the Cashier and a photograph ID.
15.
How long does it take to complete the test?
Allow 15 minutes to check in at the Testing Center and 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete the test.
16.
When do I receive my test results?
You can view your test results after completing the test and print them at home by logging into atitesting.com.
17.
When I complete the test, what do I do next?
You must make an appointment
to meet with your Health Sciences advisor.
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