The best preparation comes from the people who write the exam. ATI’s official TEAS Prep is built by the creators of the TEAS and aligned to the current exam, including the question types you’ll see on test day. Here is how to approach it.
1. Know what’s on the exam
The TEAS covers four subjects: reading, math, science, and English and language usage. Start with the content and sub-content areas so you know exactly what is tested and how heavily each topic is weighted.
2. Find your starting point — for free
Take the free ATI TEAS® Online Practice Test before you study. It shows which subjects need the most work, so you can spend your time where it counts. The official TEAS Prep App also has a free version you can try. See Where can I find free TEAS study resources? for more.
3. Choose your prep
All official TEAS Prep is at atitesting.com/teas/teas-prep. Pick based on how you learn and how much time you have:
- SmartPrep Adaptive Tutorial — interactive lessons and practice questions with rationales that adapt to your weak areas. Best if you want a guided study plan rather than a book.
- Online Practice Tests — full-length, exam-style tests with rationales for every question, plus an A&P practice test. Best for checking readiness and getting used to the timing and format.
- Study Guide — the official printed or digital manual covering all four subjects, with key terms, practice questions, and test-taking tips.
- Mobile App and Flashcards — practice questions and exam-aligned cards for studying on the go.
- Packages — the Comprehensive, SmartPrep, Basic, and Practice Test packages bundle these at a lower price than buying separately. Use the comparison table on the prep page to see what each includes.
4. Make a study plan
Most students give themselves several weeks. Work through your weakest subject first, and schedule a full-length practice test partway through and again near your exam date. See How long should I study for the ATI TEAS exam?, plus our tips for the Study Guide and the Online Practice Tests.
5. Practice under exam conditions
Each TEAS section is timed, so take at least one practice test straight through, with the clock running and no notes. Then read the rationales for every question you missed — and the ones you guessed right — before moving on.
Retaking the TEAS? Your score report includes a Focused Review that points you to the exact topics you missed. See How to improve your TEAS score on a second attempt.