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TEAS 7 Study Guide

This guide covers the current ATI TEAS 7 exam: structure, registration, scoring, section strategies, and a study plan. Information is current as of November 2026 and reflects the TEAS 7 (current version, launched June 2022) structure only. Verify all details with the official ATI exam-details page.

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TEAS 7 Exam Structure

The computer-based exam includes multiple-choice, multiple-select, supply answer, hot spot, and ordered response questions.

Registration and Cost

Register through ATI or PSI testing. The commonly reported fee is about $120 (Mometrix 2026); the price can change, so confirm the current fee on the ATI website. Retake policies are set by ATI and the testing institution; a 30-day wait is commonly reported, but confirm with your school.

Scoring

ATI uses equating and reports a percentage score for each section (Reading, Mathematics, Science, English) plus a composite score (the average of the four sections). ATI does not set a uniform passing score; each nursing program sets its own admission threshold, and many use a composite around 70 percent. Always check your target program's published requirement.

Section-by-Section Strategy

Reading (45 questions, 55 minutes). The largest scored section. Practice summarizing main ideas, locating supporting details, making inferences, following written directions, and reading charts and tables. For Craft and Structure, practice distinguishing fact from opinion and identifying author purpose and text structure.

Mathematics (38 questions, 57 minutes). Covers numbers and algebra (fractions, decimals, percentages, equations, word problems, proportions) and measurement and data (charts, mean/median/mode/range, geometry, unit conversions, probability). Drill conversions and word problems; many candidates lose points on time pressure here.

Science (50 questions, 60 minutes). The heaviest section. Human anatomy and physiology is the largest sub-section (18 questions): know organ systems, directional terms, and homeostasis. Biology covers cells, genetics, and macromolecules; chemistry covers atoms, the periodic table, reactions, and pH; scientific reasoning covers the scientific method, variables, and data interpretation.

English and Language Usage (37 questions, 37 minutes). Practice standard English conventions (punctuation, subject-verb agreement, pronoun agreement, tense, parallelism), language knowledge (formality, transitions, conciseness), and vocabulary (context clues, word parts, synonyms).

6-Week Study Plan

Week 1: Take a diagnostic section set (Reading + Math). Record your weak sub-sections. Review basic math skills daily (fractions, decimals, percentages).

Week 2: Reading focus. Work through Reading practice and review main idea, inference, and text structure strategies.

Week 3: Math focus. Work through Mathematics practice, concentrating on word problems, proportions, and data interpretation.

Week 4: Science focus part 1. Cover anatomy and physiology with Science practice; make flashcards for organ systems and directional terms.

Week 5: Science focus part 2 + English. Finish biology, chemistry, and scientific reasoning, then start English practice for grammar and vocabulary.

Week 6: Full tests. Take the full TEAS 7 practice test twice under timed conditions, review every explanation, and retake your weakest sections. Practice the new question formats (multiple-select, supply answer, hot spot, ordered response) until they feel automatic.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which version of the TEAS should I prepare for?

TEAS 7, which launched in June 2022 and replaced TEAS 6. Most programs no longer accept TEAS 6 scores. Confirm with your target school which version they require.

2. What is a good TEAS score?

It depends on your program. Competitive nursing programs often look for composite scores around 70 to 80 percent or higher. Check your school's admissions data.

3. Can I use a calculator on the math section?

ATI provides an on-screen calculator for the Mathematics section on the computer-based exam. Practice with the same type of calculator to avoid surprises.

4. How long should I study?

Most candidates study 4 to 8 weeks. The plan above assumes 6 weeks with about 1 to 2 hours of study most days.

5. Are the science questions clinically focused?

They test general biology, chemistry, anatomy, and physiology knowledge at the level needed for nursing prerequisites, not clinical practice. Our science practice matches that level.

Official Source

Fees, test details, and program requirements can change. Always confirm with the official source and your target nursing program.