The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is an aptitude assessment that aids in the selection process for college admission.
The multiple choice test covers English, math, reading and science. The math portion covers whole numbers, metric conversion, fractions and decimals, algebraic equations, percentages, and ratio/proportion. Reading includes paragraph comprehension, passage comprehension, and references/conclusions. English covers knowledge of punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, contextual words, and spelling. Science covers science reasoning and knowledge, biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, basic physical principles, and general science.
Registration and Payment
The TEAS is given on a walk-in basis, no advance registration is required. The TEAS is offered Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm. Examinees are advised, however, to call to see what the availability of the TEAS will be for the day they are planning to test.
There is a $12 administration fee payable by money order or FSUCash only which is required to register for the TEAS. CAT cannot register a person without having first received payment. This payment is non-refundable. In addition, there is a $35 testing fee payable by only by credit card to ATI Testing in order for the examinee to begin his/her exam in the test center. There may also be additional fees for each requested score report. For any additional fees or charges, please refer to the ATI website.