The ATI TEAS, or Test of Essential Academic Skills, is designed specifically to assess a student's preparedness entering the health science fields. The ATI TEAS is a required part of the application to Health Sciences programs, including the Nursing and Medical Imaging programs at Bunker Hill.
- For more information, including required scores and retest policies please visit the selective admissions program webpage to view specific admissions requirements for the program to which you are applying.
- Bunker Hill’s TEAS sessions are open to both BHCC students and non-students.
- It is recommended that prospective health careers students take the TEAS exam after completing a college level science course such as Biology, Anatomy & Physiology or Chemistry.
In-Person Testing - With BHCC
If you are interested in online testing from home, see ONLINE TESTING WITH ATI below.
Go to atitesting.com -> Online Store -> Register for TEAS.
Select In-Person – Proctored by an Institution
Select Program Type: TEAS for Nursing Students
Allied Health students can select this also. The TEAS test is the same for Nursing and Allied Health. All BHCC sessions are listed under Nursing.
Search by school: Bunker Hill CC RN or
Search by location: Boston, Massachusetts
Cost of TEAS with BHCC is $107.
Test Schedule
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DATE |
START TIME |
CAMPUS |
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Thursday, November 14 |
3:00 p.m. |
Chelsea |
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Thursday, December 12 |
3:00 p.m. |
Chelsea |
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Monday, January 6 |
4:30 p.m. |
Chelsea |
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Wednesday, January 8 |
2:00 p.m. |
Chelsea |
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Monday, January 13 |
4:30 p.m. |
Chelsea |
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Wednesday, January 15 |
2:00 p.m. |
Chelsea |
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Monday, January 27 |
4:30 p.m. |
Chelsea |
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Monday, February 3 |
4:30 p.m. |
Chelsea |
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Monday, February 10 |
4:30 p.m. |
Chelsea |
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Wednesday, February 5 |
3:00 p.m. |
Charlestown |
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Thursday, February 6 |
12:00 p.m. |
Charlestown |
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Friday, February 7 |
12:00 p.m. |
Charlestown |
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Saturday, February 8 |
9:30 a.m. |
Charlestown |
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Tuesday, February 11 |
9:30 a.m. |
Charlestown |
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Tuesday, February 11 |
3:00 p.m. |
Charlestown |
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Wednesday, February 12 |
3:00 p.m. |
Charlestown |
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Thursday, February 13 |
12:00 p.m. |
Charlestown |
Cost: $107
Space is limited. Dates are subject to change.
To see which dates are still available go to the ATI website: www.atitesting.com.
Online Testing - With ATI
Online testing is provided by the test company, ATI.
Registration instructions: https://help.atitesting.com/how-to-register-for-a-teas-at-ati-exam
BHCC Retest Policy
- BHCC programs accept TEAS scores from within ONE YEAR of the application deadline.
- 30 DAYS WAIT PERIOD REQUIRED between attempts.
- The fee for retests is the same ($107) as the initial test.
- For a complete list of application requirements including required TEAS scores for BHCC programs go to: https://www.bhcc.edu/selectiveprogram/
Test Takers With Accommodations
BHCC Students: To apply for testing accommodations, please register with the Disability Support Services (DSS) office. If you are approved for accommodations, DSS will notify the Assessment Center. We will then contact you with TEAS test registration instructions.
If you register for a group exam before notifying the Assessment Center of your accommodations request, your appointment date and/or time may need to be adjusted.
Non-BHCC Students: Please email testing@bhcc.edu before registering for a test session to discuss your accommodations needs and documentation.
Exam Content
The ATI TEAS test is comprised of 170 questions that are formatted as both multiple-choice items with 4 answer options and alternate-type items. This includes 150 scored questions and 20 unscored pretest questions. Students have 209 minutes (3 hours and 29 minutes) to complete the exam.
|
Section |
Number of Questions |
Time Limit |
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Reading
|
45 |
55 minutes |
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Mathematics*
|
38 |
57 minutes |
|
Science
|
50 |
60 minutes |
|
English and Language Usage
|
37 |
37 minutes |
*An on-screen calculator is available for some questions. Hand-held calculators are not permitted without an official testing accommodation.
Study Materials
ATI, the official provider of prep for the exam, recommends that you allow yourself at least six weeks to prepare for the exam.
- BHCC offers TEAS prep courses through the Community Education Department.
- ATI sells a variety of prep resources available to help you study for the test, including practice tests.
- Union Test Prep offers free study materials and practice tests: https://uniontestprep.com/teas
Reports and Transcripts
When will I get my results?
Upon completion of the ATI TEAS test, your test will be scored immediately, allowing you to view your ATI TEAS score report under the MY RESULTS tab in your ATI Account.
How do I send my TEAS transcript?
TEAS Online at Institution Exams: Your transcript is automatically sent to the school/location that is administering your TEAS exam. Transcripts are sent electronically to this school/testing center within 2 hours of completion of the TEAS exam. If you are applying to more than one school, you will need to purchase additional transcripts or transcript credits for those submissions. Additional transcripts are $29.99. Click here for additional information.