Test for Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)

Location:

Testing Center (Building U)

The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) exam will be required for many Allied Health academic programs. This includes Nursing, Radiation Therapy, and Radiologic Technology applicants. TEAS offers the College an additional standardized assessment tool to review applicant skill levels. Test results will be taken into consideration for admission. Candidates need to register, pay and schedule on-line with also known as .

TEAS Exam Registration & Dates

Students must register for the TEAS exam through where you will also find available test dates. Once you are registered, you will receive a confirmation email from ATI.

For help with test registration, download and follow the How to Register for the TEAS Assessment directions.

All Nassau exams are offered on campus in the Test Center ,adjacent to the Center For Students with Disabilities, Building U Door 4. Across from the College Theatre.

TEAS Exam FAQs

How do I register for the exam?: with ATI. You will then be able to select a date and register for the exam. You will need your 港澳宝典student ID number. Your NCC-ID is in the form of "N00XXXXXX" and is entered as capital N, followed by two zeros and 6 unique numbers that belong to you. A credit or debit card for the non-refundable fee is required. If you fail to test on your scheduled dates, you will need to re-register for the exam and re-pay for the new exam.
When is the exam offered?: Dates are listed on the and are available after registering for your account.
Where is the exam offered?: All Nassau exams are offered on campus in the Test Center, adjacent to the Center For Students with Disabilities, Building U Door 4. Across from the College Theatre.
How far in advance do I need to sign up for the test?: You must and sign up for the test at least 48 hours before the exam date.
Are there any requirements to take the test?: In addition to a valid government issued photo ID such as a driver's license, state-issued ID or passport, you must register in advance for the test, pay the registration fee, and and arrive on time.
What does the exam test you on?: The New TEAS 7 test is designed to assess knowledge and skills in four areas: math, reading, English and science. The test now included DIRECT ANSWER QUESTIONS; HOT SPOT questions requiring you to select an image and order questions. The reading subtest consists of items that include paragraph comprehension, passage comprehension and inferences/conclusions. The math subtest includes whole numbers, metric conversion, fractions, decimals, algebraic equations, percentages and ratio/proportion. The science subtest includes science reasoning, science knowledge, biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology and general science. The English and language subtest includes items covering punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, contextual words and spelling.
How long is the exam?: The time Limit is 209 minutes or about 3.5 hours. There are a total of 170 multiple choice questions. Calculators are built into the exam.
I took the test someplace else. Can I send a transcript to NCC?: If you did not choose to have your scores sent to NCC, you may go to the ATI website and have an official score report sent to the Office of Admissions at Nassau Community College.
I took the test two years ago. Are my scores still good?: Test scores will be valid for two years.
I require special accommodations to test. How do I go about receiving them?: Requests and documentation for special accommodations must be emailed to our Continuing Education Office at teas@ncc.edu, at least two weeks before the scheduled exam.

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