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eNTRANCE EXAM INFORMATION
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY!  TEAS results that are reported to UCT by ATI as being flagged will NOT be considered for the purpose of applying to the UCT PN Program.  The exam attempt WILL be considered as one of the three attempts for the purpose of testing in the admission cycle.  

Applicants to the UCT Practical Nurse Program must achieve a passing score on Reading, Math, and English sections of ATI TEAS (Assessment Technologies Incorporated – ATI - Test of Essential Academic Skills – TEAS®) Entrance Exam.  The ATI TEAS measures basic essential skills in these academic content areas.  Applicants are permitted to take the ATI TEAS on three (3) occasions during an admission cycle.  


Please note, the RECOMMENDED deadline to apply for admission to the class scheduled to begin on August 31, 2022 is Friday May 27, 2022.  

Scores must be submitted from ATI directly to Mary Bostrom, Administrative Assistant, and have been completed after July 1, 2021.  You may purchase a TEAS transcript for $27.00 [click here].

The TEAS exam may be taken through any authorized testing center.  Upper Cape Tech is now offering the TEAS through the Division of Adult & Continuing Education.  Students can register at www.atitesting.com.  The cost of test is $110.00.  

For details about the ATI TEAS can be found in the Candidate Bulletin. 

REQUIRED MINIMUM TEAS SCORES FOR ADMISSION
  • Reading   61%
  • Math  50%​
  • English  53%

Click her to purchase ATI TEAS preparation products:  ATI online store.  A TEAS Prep course is available through UCT Adult and Continuing Education; information can be found by clicking here [scroll down to find the in person prep course]. This is not an endorsement of this course nor is a prep course required.  

To have your TEAS scores considered for admission to the Program you must complete the Practical Nursing Program Application for Admission with the NON-REFUNDABLE payment of the $50.00 Application fee.  Payment must be made in the form cash (please bring exact amount), treasurers check, or money order made out to Upper Cape Tech.  If mailing your payment, do not send cash.  TEAS scores received without an application to the Program on file will not be reviewed.  

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