Thursday, February 5, 2015

New Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Testing Policies Effective March 1, 2015

TEAS Retake Policies - New Requirements Effective March 1, 2015. The TEAS is a required entrance exam for most health sciences, including the nursing program.

Students who do not pass the TEAS Exam must wait 30 days before they can retake it. In addition, students are required to schedule an appointment with the TEAS coordinator in order to request permission to take the TEAS for the second time. Students who complete remediation with the TEAS coordinator will receive a signed "authorization ticket," which must be presented to the assessment centers at the time of retesting. Appointments can be scheduled by emailing carolyn.mcallister@montgomerycollege.edu.

Two government IDs with the student's picture are required at time of testing. Failure to produce two appropriate IDs can result in student being denied opportunity to test, and registration fee will not be refunded. Forms of ID's can include MC Student ID, passports, drivers license, etc.

Students may only take the TEAS twice during a twelve (12) month period. To be considered for a third attempt within a twelve-months period, students must contact the director of nursing or the nursing pre-admission retention coordinator for an advisement session. Based on the outcome of the session, one may be asked to engage in documented remediation over an established period of time. Authorization to take the TEAS for a third time is not guaranteed.

Students receive their TEAS score report immediately after they complete the exam (computer test only). TEAS results are valid for 24 months. If students take the TEAS at an alternative location and are interested in applying to health sciences programs at Montgomery College, they must contact ATI (the test publisher) to have their scores forwarded. 

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