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Hey guys! I recently applied for the Spring 2027 Traditional BSN program, and the waiting game is horrible.
I was just wondering if anyone here who was admitted to the Spring 2026 cohort or any spring could tell me when they received their acceptance email? I know the official estimate says 6-8 weeks, but I saw that the Fall 2026 cohort got theirs at about 5.5 weeks (around March 25th for at least some people).
Is the timeline usually that fast for all cohorts? I'm just trying to figure out if I can get a better idea of when I should realistically be expecting it so I can stop refreshing my inbox.
Thanks!

Hi everyone! I (20F) was diagnosed with ADHD at 19. Like a lot of "smart" girls, I was labeled "gifted" in elementary school, so my symptoms flew completely under the radar.
However, looking back, I've actually been dealing with motor tics since I was about 8 years old. It started as a rhythmic neck-rolling/jerking motion that has since become extremely painful. Because all of my siblings were academically advanced, my mom assumed we couldn't possibly have any neurological issues. Instead of seeing a doctor, she took me to a chiropractor every two weeks for years to "readjust" my neck—which obviously did nothing.
When they first started, my mom noticed they flared up right before minor childhood stressors, like a spelling bee or a math test. By middle school, they became impossible to ignore. My friends even started calling me a "chicken" because the movement looked like pecking. Naturally, that social anxiety made them ramp up even more, and they’ve progressively gotten worse ever since.
I'm now a college junior, and I can easily tic **over 1,000 times a day** doing that exact same neck movement I've had since childhood. On bad days, I'll tic about 20 times in a single minute. It’s completely exhausting and genuinely terrifying—especially when I'm driving or trying to do anything that requires keeping my eyes and head still. Over time, I've also developed new ones, like nose flaring and mouth stretching.
I’ve brought this up to my psychiatrist (who watched me visibly tic right in front of him), but he basically just shrugs it off.
Since I'm still relatively new to unpacking everything about having ADHD, I have a few questions for this community:
Is this kind of tic severity common for people with ADHD?
I hate these tics with a burning passion. The neck one hurts so badly sometimes that I'm genuinely terrified I'm going to hurt myself, but I physically *cannot stop*. On bad nights, it even keeps me from falling asleep.
Has anyone dealt with tics this severe, and **is there anything that actually helps?**
From my own deep dives, it sounds a lot like Chronic Motor Tic Disorder, and it feels like there's no real fix. I's just so tired of it. Any advice or shared experiences would mean the world.

Hi everyone! I (20F) was diagnosed with ADHD at 19. Like a lot of "smart" girls, I was labeled "gifted" in elementary school, so my symptoms flew completely under the radar.
However, looking back, I've actually been dealing with motor tics since I was about 8 years old. It started as a rhythmic neck-rolling/jerking motion that has since become extremely painful. Because all of my siblings were academically advanced, my mom assumed we couldn't possibly have any neurological issues. Instead of seeing a doctor, she took me to a chiropractor every two weeks for years to "readjust" my neck—which obviously did nothing.
When they first started, my mom noticed they flared up right before minor childhood stressors, like a spelling bee or a math test. By middle school, they became impossible to ignore. My friends even started calling me a "chicken" because the movement looked like pecking. Naturally, that social anxiety made them ramp up even more, and they’ve progressively gotten worse ever since.
I'm now a college junior, and I can easily tic **over 1,000 times a day** doing that exact same neck movement I've had since childhood. On bad days, I'll tic about 20 times in a single minute. It’s completely exhausting and genuinely terrifying—especially when I'm driving or trying to do anything that requires keeping my eyes and head still. Over time, I've also developed new ones, like nose flaring and mouth stretching.
I’ve brought this up to my psychiatrist (who watched me visibly tic right in front of him), but he basically just shrugs it off.
Since I'm still relatively new to unpacking everything about having ADHD, I have a few questions for this community:
Is this kind of tic severity common for people with ADHD?
I hate these tics with a burning passion. The neck one hurts so badly sometimes that I'm genuinely terrified I'm going to hurt myself, but I physically *cannot stop*. On bad nights, it even keeps me from falling asleep.
Has anyone dealt with tics this severe, and **is there anything that actually helps?**
From my own deep dives, it sounds a lot like Chronic Motor Tic Disorder, and it feels like there's no real fix. I's just so tired of it. Any advice or shared experiences would mean the world.

Hi everyone! I (20F) was diagnosed with ADHD at 19. Like a lot of "smart" girls, I was labeled "gifted" in elementary school, so my symptoms flew completely under the radar.
However, looking back, I've actually been dealing with motor tics since I was about 8 years old. It started as a rhythmic neck-rolling/jerking motion that has since become extremely painful. Because all of my siblings were academically advanced, my mom assumed we couldn't possibly have any neurological issues. Instead of seeing a doctor, she took me to a chiropractor every two weeks for years to "readjust" my neck—which obviously did nothing.
When they first started, my mom noticed they flared up right before minor childhood stressors, like a spelling bee or a math test. By middle school, they became impossible to ignore. My friends even started calling me a "chicken" because the movement looked like pecking. Naturally, that social anxiety made them ramp up even more, and they’ve progressively gotten worse ever since.
I'm now a college junior, and I can easily tic **over 1,000 times a day** doing that exact same neck movement I've had since childhood. On bad days, I'll tic about 20 times in a single minute. It’s completely exhausting and genuinely terrifying—especially when I'm driving or trying to do anything that requires keeping my eyes and head still. Over time, I've also developed new ones, like nose flaring and mouth stretching.
I’ve brought this up to my psychiatrist (who watched me visibly tic right in front of him), but he basically just shrugs it off.
Since I'm still relatively new to unpacking everything about having ADHD, I have a few questions for this community:
Is this kind of tic severity common for people with ADHD?
I hate these tics with a burning passion. The neck one hurts so badly sometimes that I'm genuinely terrified I'm going to hurt myself, but I physically *cannot stop*. On bad nights, it even keeps me from falling asleep.
Has anyone dealt with tics this severe, and **is there anything that actually helps?**
From my own deep dives, it sounds a lot like Chronic Motor Tic Disorder, and it feels like there's no real fix. I's just so tired of it. Any advice or shared experiences would mean the world.

Hey guys! I found these on a study guide and they look similar to questions i’ve had on the TEAS in the past so I was wondering if anyone that’s taken it recently maybe recognizes them or if they are similar/ around the same difficulty.
Question 1
Question: A scientist studies the effects of a new respiratory drug on oxygen levels in the blood. Which of the following conclusions is supported by the data in the table? (Control at 95%, Experimental dropping from 95% to 84%)
A: The control group was not given enough time to show a response to the drug.
B: The control group showed no difference from the control group.
C: The experimental group showed no difference from the control group.
D: The experimental group showed the drug was effective at lowering blood oxygen saturation.
Correct Answer: D
Question 2
Question: Based on the table, which of the following is the percentage of adenine nucleotides in this molecule of toad DNA? (Toad DNA: Adenine 7, Cytosine 41, Thymine 9, Guanine 7)
A: 32
B: 41
C: 50
D: 9
Correct Answer: D
Question 3
Question: Which of the following rows on the table indicates the correct phases of the solute and solvent when saltwater is made at room temperature using water and NaCl?
A: Row 3
B: Row 2
C: Row 4
D: Row 1
Correct Answer: A
Question 4
Question: A scientist collects the data from samples taken from the eggs of chickens that were fed different diets. Which of the following can be inferred from the data if the eggs are the same size? (Diet A protein: 6g, Diet B protein: 9g)
A: Diet A contained lower amounts of monosaccharides than Diet B.
B: Diet A contained lower amounts of nucleotides than Diet B.
C: Diet B contained higher amounts of amino acids than Diet A.
D: Diet B contained higher amounts of fatty acids than Diet A.
Correct Answer: C
Question 5
Question: Which of the following is a characteristic of a good hypothesis?
A: Should be testable
B: Original idea not based on observations
C: Contains more than two variables
D: Raises further questions
Correct Answer: A
Question 6
Question: Parasitic worm infestation is hypothesized to be damaging to the host. However, scientists have recently discovered that worm infestation can relieve the effects of certain autoimmune disorders. In which of the following ways should the hypothesis be modified, given the new findings?
A: Worm infestation reduces the severity of certain autoimmune disorders.
B: Worm infestations exacerbate the body's immune reactions.
C: Lack of worm infestations is the cause of some autoimmune disorders.
D: Worm infestation prevents the body from immune malfunction.
Correct Answer: A
Question 7
Question: Which of the following processes causes most of the carbon dioxide from the blood to move into the alveoli?
A: Passive transport using carrier proteins
B: Diffusion down a concentration gradient
C: Conversion to carbon monoxide
D: Active transport using energy
Correct Answer: B
Question 8
Question: A study investigating the effects of light exposure on the growth of algae exposed three groups of algae to different light intensities: low, medium, and high. Over four weeks, the medium-light group showed a 30% increase in biomass, the low-light group a 10% increase, and the high-light group a 12% increase. Which of the following conclusions is best supported by the results of the study?
A: The biomass of algae is unaffected by light intensity.
B: Algae growth is inversely proportional to light intensity.
C: The medium light intensity promotes the highest growth in the algae.
D: High light intensity causes a nutritional deficit so the algae cannot survive.
Correct Answer: C
Question 9
Question: If a fertilized egg does not implant, which of the following happens to the uterine tissue?
A: The myometrium is reabsorbed.
B: The endometrium persists until the next ovulation.
C: The myometrium undergoes meiosis.
D: The functional layer of the endometrium degenerates.
Correct Answer: D
Question 10
Question: A bag made of semipermeable membrane is permeable to water but not to sugar. The bag is filled with a sugar solution and then placed in pure water. Which of the following observations is expected after a few hours?
A: There will be no change in the bag's size or weight.
B: The bag will expand as water enters the bag.
C: The number of sugar molecules inside the bag will decrease.
D: Sugar molecules will diffuse into the water.
Correct Answer: B
Question 11
Question: In the unbalanced equation below, which of the following is the number of moles of NaOH required to neutralize 1 mole of H2SO4?
NaOH + H2SO4 -> H2O + Na2SO4
A: 2 moles
B: 1 mole
C: 1.5 moles
D: 0.5 moles
Correct Answer: A
Question 12
Question: Which of the following is a balanced chemical equation?
A: H2O -> 2H2 + O2
B: 2H2O -> H2 + 2O2
C: H2O -> H2 + 2O2
D: 2H2O -> 2H2 + O2
Correct Answer: D
Question 13
Question: Which of the following actions during the process of swallowing is a voluntary muscular action?
A: Epiglottis closure
B: Buccal phase
C: Pharyngoesophageal phase
D: Peristaltic contraction
Correct Answer: B
Question 14
Question: Which of the following glands regulates the function of other glands in the endocrine system?
A: Parathyroid gland
B: Thyroid gland
C: Pineal gland
D: Pituitary gland
Correct Answer: D
Question 15
Question: In the diagram, the circular molecules are sugar. Which of the following are represented by square molecules?
A: Insulin
B: Norepinephrine
C: Calcitonin
D: Glucagon
Correct Answer: A
Question 16
Question: Which of the following describes the order of events in which bone fractures heal?
A: A bony callus forms -> a hematoma forms -> a fibrocartilage callus forms -> bone remodeling occurs
B: A hematoma forms -> a bony callus forms -> a fibrocartilage callus forms -> bone remodeling occurs
C: A hematoma forms -> a fibrocartilage callus forms -> a bony callus forms -> bone remodeling occurs
D: A fibrocartilage callus forms -> a hematoma forms -> bone remodeling occurs -> a bony callus forms
Correct Answer: C
Question 17
Question: Which of the following is the slit in the medial surface of the kidney that admits nerves, blood vessels, lymphatics, and the ureter?
A: Plexus
B: Sulcus
C: Hilum
D: Sinus
Correct Answer: C
Question 18
Question: Which of the following substances is excreted by sweat glands in response to the breakdown of proteins and the formation of ammonia?
A: Water
B: Lysozymes
C: Sebum
D: Urea
Correct Answer: D
Question 19
Question: If a portion of a strand of DNA bases reads 5' AGTAGCGT 3', what would the sequence of bases on the complementary strand read?
A: 3' TCGATCGA 5'
B: 3' AGCTAGCG 5'
C: 5' UCGAUCGCA 3'
D: 5' TCGUTCGCU 3'
Correct Answer: A
Question 20
Question: Which of the following codon changes represents a silent mutation?
A: AGA to AGU
B: UUA to UUU
C: CUC to CUG
D: GAA to GGU
Correct Answer: C
Question 21
Question: A bursa is which of the following?
A: A pus-filled sac that has collected in a pocket under the skin
B: The scapular cavity where the head of the humerus fits
C: A fluid-filled sac that cushions bones from friction against other structures
D: The layer of flexible connective tissue that encloses organs such as the heart
Correct Answer: C
Question 22
Question: A study investigated the effect of a high-sugar diet on insulin resistance in mice over six months. Researchers concluded that a high-sugar diet causes increased insulin resistance. Which of the following explanations best identifies the effect of a high-sugar diet?
A: Decreased weight
B: Increased insulin sensitivity
C: Increased lifespan
D: Increased insulin resistance
Correct Answer: D
Question 23
Question: Which of the following is another term for a muscle cell?
A: Myofilament
B: Muscle fiber
C: Sarcolemma
D: Sarcoplasmic reticulum
Correct Answer: B
Question 24
Question: The pharynx is largely made of which of the following types of tissues?
A: Nervous
B: Bone
C: Skin
D: Muscle
Correct Answer: D

Question 25
Question: Which of the following enzyme classes is primarily responsible for adding deoxyribonucleotides to a pre-existing DNA strand?
A: Topoisomerase
B: Polymerase
C: Nuclease
D: Primase
Correct Answer: B
Question 26
Question: Which of the following is equivalent to 2.5 kilometers (km)?
A: 25,000 millimeters (mm)
B: 250,000 centimeters (cm)
C: 250,000 millimeters (mm)
D: 250 decimeters (dm)
Correct Answer: B
Question 27
Question: Which of the following is the term for the gap between two nerve cells?
A: An axon
B: A myelin sheath
C: A dendrite
D: A synapse
Correct Answer: D
Question 28
Question: According to Le Chatelier's principle, which of the following is the effect of increasing the concentration of reactants on a system at equilibrium?
A: A new catalyst will be needed to reach a new equilibrium.
B: The forward reaction will be favored, producing more products.
C: The reverse reaction will be favored, producing more reactants.
D: The rate of the forward reaction will decrease, while the reverse rate increases.
Correct Answer: B
Question 29
Question: A researcher set up an investigation to find out if fertilizer increased the height of basil plants. When she analyzed her data, she found the group given Fertilizer A grew slightly taller than those given Fertilizer B. Which of the following is an error in her experimental design?
A: She used the same number of plants in both groups.
B: She measured all the plants at the same time to collect her data.
C: She is missing a control group that was given neither fertilizer.
D: The amount of light, temperature, and water was the same for both groups of plants.
Correct Answer: C
Question 30
Question: Which of the following types of mutations will result in the codon reading frame being maintained?
A: One nucleotide deletion
B: Frameshift mutation
C: Two nucleotide insertion
D: Substitution mutation
Correct Answer: D
Question 31
Question: Which of the following inner ear structures is a fluid-filled chamber that is connected to the auditory nerve?
A: Cochlea
B: Stapes
C: Malleus
D: Incus
Correct Answer: A
Question 32
Question: A solution is made by dissolving 10 grams of salt in 1 liter of water. Additional water is added to increase the total volume to 2 liters. Which of the following statements describes the effect of the added water on the concentration of the salt solution?
A: The concentration of the solution decreases by one-fifth.
B: The concentration of the solution doubles.
C: The concentration of the solution decreases by half.
D: The concentration of the solution remains the same.
Correct Answer: C
Question 33
Question: Which of the following parts of the body typically has the thickest epidermis layer?
A: Scalp
B: Forearm
C: Palm
D: Armpit
Correct Answer: C
Question 34
Question: Which of the following is correct regarding the pH scale?
A: A substance with a pH of 3 is two times more acidic than a substance with a pH of 4.
B: A substance with a pH of 3 is 10 times more alkaline than a substance with a pH of 4.
C: A substance with a pH of 3 is 10 times more acidic than a substance with a pH of 4.
D: A substance with a pH of 3 is two times more alkaline than a substance with a pH of 4.
Correct Answer: C
Question 35
Question: A cube of metal has a mass of 24 grams and occupies a volume of 3 centimeters^3. Which of the following is the density of the metal cube?
A: 6 grams per centimeters^3
B: 72 grams per centimeters^3
C: 0.125 grams per centimeters^3
D: 8 grams per centimeters^3
Correct Answer: D
Question 36
Question: Which of the following options describes the pattern of atomic radii within a group (column) moving from top to bottom in the periodic table?
A: Decreases
B: Remains unchanged
C: Increases
D: Changes unpredictably
Correct Answer: C
Question 37
Question: A study measures growth rates of plants in various light conditions (Plant X in blue, Plant Y in red, Plant Z similar in both but grows more in white light). Which of the following is a logical conclusion about Plant Z's response to light based on the study results?
A: Plant Z requires artificial light for optimal growth.
B: Plant Z has pigments that absorb red light but not blue light.
C: Plant Z's growth receives a more effective spectrum from white light than individual colors.
D: Plant Z contains pigments that make it grow poorly in all light conditions.
Correct Answer: C
Question 38
Question: A true-breeding blue-flowered plant (BB) is crossed with a true-breeding white-flowered plant (bb). Which of the following genotypic ratios (BB:Bb:bb) would result?
A: 100:0:0
B: 50:0:50
C: 0:100:0
D: 25:50:25
Correct Answer: C
Question 39
Question: Which of the following types of pathogens is the causative agent of the skin condition known as tinea?
A: Viruses
B: Fungi
C: Protists
D: Bacteria
Correct Answer: B
Question 40
Question: Which of the following cells has the ability to engulf other cells?
A: Macrophages
B: Red blood cells
C: Epithelium
D: Mast cells
Correct Answer: A
Question 41
Question: When converting a person's height from centimeters to meters, which of the following calculations would be necessary?
A: Multiply by 100
B: Multiply by 10
C: Divide by 100
D: Divide by 10
Correct Answer: C
Question 42
Question: Which of the following is the primary reason smoking can lead to high blood pressure?
A: Nicotine causes arterial vasoconstriction.
B: Cigarette smoke irritates nasal passages.
C: Carbon monoxide decreases oxygen-carrying capacity.
D: Smoking increases lung capacity, straining the heart.
Correct Answer: A
Question 43
Question: Which of the following is a hinge joint?
A: Wrist
B: Jaw
C: Shoulder
D: Thumb
Correct Answer: B
Question 44
Question: Which of the following structures is present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
A: Chloroplast
B: Golgi apparatus
C: Cell membrane
D: Endoplasmic reticulum
Correct Answer: C
Question 45
Question: Which of the following conditions results in a faster heartbeat?
A: Decreased pacemaker stimulus
B: Increased sympathetic nerve output
C: Decreased sympathetic nerve output
D: Increased blood volume
Correct Answer: B
Question 46
Question: Which of the following is a bone found in the knee joint?
A: Patella
B: Malleus
C: Zygomatic
D: Sphenoid
Correct Answer: A
Question 47
Question: One parent has dark brown eyes (homozygous dominant), and the other parent has green eyes (homozygous recessive). What is the probability that their offspring will have brown eyes?
A: 50%
B: 100%
C: 25%
D: 75%
Correct Answer: B
Question 48
Question: Which of the following describes what happens when blood pH decreases below normal range?
A: H2PO4- releases H+ ions which increases blood pH back into normal range.
B: Carbonic acid in the blood stream releases H+ ions which increases pH back into normal range.
C: HPO4(2-) binds H+ ions which raises pH into normal range.
D: Bicarbonate ions in the blood stream bind excess H+ ions which increases blood pH back into normal range.
Correct Answer: D
Question 49
Question: Which of the following terms refers to the thickest layer of the heart?
A: Pericardium
B: Endocardium
C: Epicardium
D: Myocardium
Correct Answer: D
Question 50
Question: The purpose of microvilli is to
A: increase surface area for absorption in the intestines.
B: assist in osmoregulation in the kidneys.
C: receive a light stimulus in the retina of the eye.
D: assist in the transport of oxygen in the blood.
Correct Answer: A

Hi guys! I’m about to take my TEAS exam in person soon and I was wondering if it’s actually easier than the online version? I’ve had a few people tell me this, but I wanted to see what others think. I’ve taken my past two attempts online (got a 69 on the first and a 77 on the second).
I’ve also been using ATI practice tests A and B and was wondering if those are generally harder than the actual tests? I scored a 67 on A and a 69 on B, but the weird thing is i’m scoring higher on the practice tests in the sections that I scored lower on in the real exam and vice versa. For example on the real exam I got a 50 on science in the practice I got in the 60s and in reading& math on the real exam I got 90s and on the practice tests i’m getting 70s.
Thank you so much in advance for helping me out! Also, if you have any random tips or advice at all, I would appreciate it more than you know!

Hi guys! I’m about to take my TEAS exam in person soon and I was wondering if it’s actually easier than the online version? I’ve had a few people tell me this, but I wanted to see what others think. I’ve taken my past two attempts online (got a 69 on the first and a 77 on the second).
I’ve also been using ATI practice tests A and B and was wondering if those are generally harder than the actual tests? I scored a 67 on A and a 69 on B, but the weird thing is i’m scoring higher on the practice tests in the sections that I scored lower on in the real exam and vice versa. For example on the real exam I got a 50 on science in the practice I got in the 60s and in reading& math on the real exam I got 90s and on the practice tests i’m getting 70s.
Thank you so much in advance for helping me out! Also, if you have any random tips or advice at all, I would appreciate it more than you know!

Hi guys! I’m about to take my TEAS exam in person soon and I was wondering if it’s actually easier than the online version? I’ve had a few people tell me this, but I wanted to see what others think. I’ve taken my past two attempts online (got a 69 on the first and a 77 on the second).
I’ve also been using ATI practice tests A and B and was wondering if those are generally harder than the actual tests? I scored a 67 on A and a 69 on B, but the weird thing is i’m scoring higher on the practice tests in the sections that I scored lower on in the real exam and vice versa. For example on the real exam I got a 50 on science in the practice I got in the 60s and in reading& math on the real exam I got 90s and on the practice tests i’m getting 70s.
Thank you so much in advance for helping me out! Also, if you have any random tips or advice at all, I would appreciate it more than you know!