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TEAS Exam – Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TEAS exam, and who needs to take it?

The TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) exam is required for all Health Science programs. It is used to rank applicants and determine who moves forward to possible admission.  Applicants must take the ATI TEAS Version 7 exam.

The TEAS exam includes the following areas:

  • Science
  • Math
  • Reading
  • English & Language Usage (ELU)

Students have access to:

You must submit your disability accommodation paperwork to the West Campus Testing Center before scheduling your exam.

You must complete the Health Sciences Application Process Video and Quiz in BlackBoard before you can take the TEAS Exam or submit a Program Application. To complete these requirements and be added to the Health Sciences Application BlackBoard Organization, please contact Sherika Scotland at sscotland@actx.edu.

TEAS Testing Dates

The final TEAS testing date is March 17, 2027.

You may take the TEAS exam online through ATI or in person, depending on availability and your preference. Remote testing does cost more.

$87 for in-person testing
$120 for remote testing

TEAS scores are used to rank applicants and help determine which students advance to possible admission status for Health Science programs.

TEAS
TEAS 7 Science:
85%+ = 9 points
75–84.9% = 6 points
65–74.9% = 3 points
<65% = 0 points		9
TEAS 7 Reading:
90%+ = 6 points
80–89.9% = 4 points
70–79.9% = 2 points
<70% = 0 points		6
TEAS 7 Math:
90%+ = 5 points
80–89.9% = 4 points
70–79.9% = 2 points
<70% = 0 points		5
TEAS 7 English & Language Usage (ELU):
90%+ = 6 points
80–89.9% = 4 points
70–79.9% = 2 points
<70% = 0 points		6

 

Yes, the minimum acceptable score is 65%.  Scores below 65% (TEAS 7 Science) and below 70% (TEAS 7 Reading, Math, ELU) will not be awarded any points on their application.

TEAS results are entered into your application by the West Campus Academic Computing Center Supervisor.  

  • NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure that Amarillo College receives your official TEAS transcript before the deadline if you do not test in person at the Amarillo College campus. 

Your TEAS exam must have been taken within 12 months of the application deadline to be considered valid.

You are only allowed one attempt per admission cycle.

Yes, HESI is no longer accepted as of Fall 2025.

West Campus Testing Center
Phone: (806) 354-6052
Address: West Campus Academic Computing Center,
6222 W. 9th, Building D – Suite 106