Retaking the TEAS or HESI A2: rules and what to change
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ATI says 40% of TEAS takers retake. The rules are set by your school as much as by the vendor.
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TEAS retake rules
At least 48 hours between attempts; ATI does not limit attempts but many schools do, and some count all attempts in an application cycle.
Source: ATI TEAS registration
HESI retake rules
Schools set the gap and the attempt limit. Examples in published school policies: exams at least 60 days apart, two attempts per cycle, scores expiring after a year.
Source: Tarrant County College: HESI A2 exam information (school-published)
What to change
Retakers on nursing forums describe the same fix: drilling the one section that fell short, usually Science or Grammar, at depth, and practicing the section clock.
Our refund policy
If your last two full timed simulations scored 80% or better, you sat within 90 days of purchase, and you still missed your school's stated minimum, we refund you in full, contribute a flat $50 toward your retake fee, and your access continues free. A refund policy with stated conditions, not a promise that you will pass.
FAQ
- How soon can I retake the TEAS?
- After at least 48 hours, subject to your school's limits.
More TEAS/HESI guides
- TEAS practice test: free, timed in four sections like the real TEAS 7
- TEAS 7 study guide: sections, sub-content and where the points are
- How to study for the TEAS test: a plan that follows the scored counts
- TEAS and HESI A2 exam fees, scheduling and results
- TEAS 7 science section: anatomy and physiology at textbook depth
- HESI A2 grammar: the "which part of the sentence is incorrect" question
- Changelog
Science and math explanations are grounded in OpenStax textbooks (Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Prealgebra), published by OpenStax at Rice University under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license, https://openstax.org. OpenStax was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, First Try Academy.