Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)

Beginning July of 2010, applicants for the Nursing program at Wenatchee Valley College will be required to take the TEAS® V. The TEAS® V is a multiple-choice assessment of basic academic knowledge in reading, mathematics, science, and English and language usage. The objectives assessed on the TEAS® V exam are those which nurse educators deemed most appropriate and relevant to measure entry level skills and abilities of nursing program applicants. The test time limit is 209 minutes. There are 170 total questions.

A comprehensive score of a 50% is required for admission into WVC's Nursing program.

General Information

• The test costs $35, plus tax (students must pay this fee prior to testing at our Cashier office). Starting July 1, 2013, the price will increase to $40, plus tax.
• Study guides and practice tests are available to purchase online.
• Bring photo ID and payment receipt to test session.

Test Dates Spring 2013
Students must pay the $35 fee (plus tax) beforehand and bring receipt and photo ID to test session. Starting July 1, 2013, the price will increase to $40, plus tax (this price increase will NOT affect students testing in spring 2013).

Wenatchee
To schedule a test in Wenatchee, please call 509.682.6830 or visit the Educational Planning and Testing Center. All tests sessions will be held in Wells Hall 1033.

• Thursday, April 11 - 1:30pm
• Friday, April 26 - 12:30pm
• Thursday, May 9 - 2:30pm
• Tuesday, May 21 - 12:30pm
• Thursday, May 30 - 1:30pm
• Tuesday, June 18 - 10am

Omak
To schedule a test in Omak, please call Sue Root at 509.422.7952 or stop by Mary Henrie Friendship Hall 210. All test sessions will be held in Mary Henrie Friendship Hall 209.

Repeat Policy
Students are allowed to take the TEAS® V test two times per year. No less than 30 days must pass between each attempt. The $35 fee, plus tax, must be paid each time the test is taken.