This is the full 2026 playbook we give NewGenRN students who need a proficient or advanced score. It works whether you have six weeks or six months.
The four TEAS 7 sections
- Reading — 45 scored questions, 55 minutes. Passage analysis, main idea, author's purpose.
- Math — 34 scored questions, 57 minutes. Arithmetic, algebra, measurement, data interpretation.
- Science — 44 scored questions, 60 minutes. Anatomy & physiology dominate. Then biology, chemistry, scientific reasoning.
- English & Language Usage — 30 scored questions, 37 minutes. Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, vocabulary in context.
The 6-week plan
Week 1 — Diagnose
Take a full diagnostic. Do not study yet. You need an honest baseline so you know which sub-domains to attack first.
Weeks 2–3 — Anatomy & Physiology + Math
These are the two sections that move scores the most. Spend 60% of your study time here. Learn every body system to the level of function, key structures, and common disorders. For math, drill fractions, percents, ratios, and unit conversions until they are automatic.
Week 4 — Reading + English
Read one long passage per day and force yourself to answer main idea, tone, and inference questions before checking. For English, memorize the comma rules, know your there/their/they're and its/it's, and practice sentence-structure identification.
Week 5 — Weak spots
Retake a diagnostic. Whatever sub-domain is still under 70%, that is your week. Do 40 questions a day in that area with full rationale review.
Week 6 — Simulate
Two timed full-length simulations under real test conditions. Same start time as your real exam, no phone, no snacks in between sections. Review every miss the same day.
Score targets
- Basic: 41.9% and below
- Proficient: 58.7% and above (most programs' minimum)
- Advanced: 78.7% and above (competitive programs)
- Exemplary: 90% and above
If your program requires proficient, aim for advanced. It gives you a buffer if you miss a section you expected to nail.
