Entrance Test Information

ALL applicants must take the TEAS V Entrance Test. Results of the entrance test are considered along with the quality of the applicant’s transcripts (particularly the applicant’s Grade Point Average in relevant courses), letters of reference and essay, in determining acceptance to the JFK Medical Center Muhlenberg Snyder Schools.

The entrance test measures basic essential skills in Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English and Language Usage. The test questions are multiple choice. The fundamental question the exam attempts to answer is, "How well is a student academically prepared for learning nursing-related or medical imaging-related content?”

The Reading section will require the applicant to interpret data, analyze and draw conclusions from data, as well as apply concepts to a variety of situations. It will also measure the reading comprehension level.

The Mathematics section includes whole numbers and integers, fractions and decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, algebra, measurement, and graphs and diagrams.

The Science portion of the TEAS V includes science reasoning, life science, human body science, chemical science, physical science, and general science.

The English and Language Usage section includes punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, contextual words, and spelling.

How Do I Register for the TEAS V Exam?
(Make certain you register for the TEAS V exam and NOT TEAS 3.0 or TEAS 4.0)

1. Go to the ATI website. This will open to ATI’s home page.
2. Click on “Create an Account”. This phrase is found on the right side of the home page under “Secure Sign In”.
3. Follow the ATI directions and create a User Name and a Password. To “Create An Account”, it will be necessary for you to complete the required sections (the sections indicated in blue). These sections include your name and the name of this institution. Enter Muhlenberg Snyder Schools NJ where the Schools’ name is requested and jfkmuhlenbergschools@jfkhealth.org for the Schools’ email address. Your test ID will be utilized to register for the exam(s), check you score(s) and interact with ATI’ Customer Service if you have questions, (800) 667-7531.
   
   *If you already have a test ID, fill in your User Name and Password under the “Secure Sign-In” section. You may need to change the name of the institution receiving the test results.

How Do I Choose a Test Site?
Once you have your test ID, you will be able to register at a testing location by clicking either entry in the “Secure Sign On” section:

• Register for TEAS V – Testing sites under this entry are located at specific colleges. Make certain that your site is open to anyone taking the TEAS V exam and not limited to those applying to the specific college. Follow the online instructions. Registration fees will vary with each site.
  
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• Register for TEAS V at an ATI Approved Testing Site – These testing sites have an agreement with ATI. The testing center provides proctor supervised computer sites for the exam. Follow the proper online instructions to register, utilizing your User Name and Password.

If you would like test and study information, please visit www.atitesting.com. ATI’s website provides information on purchasing study material – study guide and practice exams. General Entrance Test Review Books are also a good review source; they may be purchased at a bookstore or are available at your local library.

How Do I Interpret My Test Scores?

1. Your results will include your actual scores and your specific problem areas.
2. The first page of your results lists your Adjusted Individual Score and the National Mean Score. Additional pages will explain the questions that were incorrectly answered, as well as offering a Score Explanation and Interpretation.
3. Applicants should study for the exam and try to achieve the target, or higher, score in each category. Applicants applying for the Accelerated or Pathways-to-BSN Tracks are expected to earn higher scores.
   • Generic or LPN-to-RN Track applicants should earn 68 or higher in Reading and Math, 60 or higher in the English Language section and 50 or higher in the Science section.
   • Accelerated or Pathways to BSN Track applicants should earn 75 or higher in Reading, Math and English Language; 68 or higher in the Science section.
4. In addition to the TEAS score(s), each program’s Admissions Committee will consider an applicant’s academic record, particularly their recent high school and/or college grades, the quality of their written essay and their references.

To expedite the application process, you must take the TEAS V exam at an available testing site. The exam is offered at various schools and testing centers; it is not offered at the JFK Muhlenberg Snyder Schools.

• Applicants for the Spring (January) semester must submit official TEAS V scores by September 15th.
• Applicants for the Fall (September) semester must submit their official TEAS V scores by March 15th.

The applicant may take the TEAS V exam multiple times, but the score(s) must be received by the September 15th or March 15th deadlines. To have your scores sent to the JFK Muhlenberg Snyder Schools, enter Muhlenberg Snyder Schools NJ and jfkmuhlenbergschools.org when asked during the online registration process. If you encounter any problems, contact Customer Service at (800) 667-7531.

To access your test results, log into your ATI account, under main menu select My Results, click on EXAM and scores should appear. You will need your User Name and Password.