Scored a 78 with absolutely no prep or study, here's my takeaways
Like the title says, I took my TEAS test today (at sort of the last moment before I have to apply for my ADN program) and got a 78. Prior to this the only "prep" I've done was take the free practice offered by ATI (got an 80 on it) and watched exactly half of one of Tyler Dewitt's practice science videos.
I'm nearly 40 and am a SAHM to 4 kids ranging from 16 months up to 14 years old so I didn't have a ton of free time to study, especially since I spent my weekends this summer completing a CNA course, because I need to be on the state's CNA registry before the program begins.
All of this is to say, some people are great test takers, some people are crappy test takers. Could I have improved my English and Science scores if I had spent more time cramming information for the past month? Maybe, but I'm happy with my score and it's probably competitive enough for the program I hope to attend.
Don't be discouraged by people posting super high scores. They might naturally be better at deductive reasoning, might have more time/energy/money to dedicate to studying, or might have cheated. (yes we all know it is possible, but the consequences aren't worth it to me) Do your personal best and if the first attempt doesn't go as well as you need it to, find something that works for you to achieve the score you need for your program.
Good luck to all of you preparing to take or re-take the TEAS test! I hope that you achieve everything you are working towards.