HESI Admission Assessment

What is HESI Admission Assessment?

The HESI Admission Assessment (A2) exam is a computerized test that can include up to five academic exam

Sections

The HESI A2 must be taken prior to admission into the program.
No HESI A2 exams greater than two years old will be accepted.
The CTC Department of Nursing requires applicants to take the following sections; each section shows
the recommended time allotment.
Math – 50 minutes–70%
Reading Comprehension – 60 minutes—70%
Anatomy & Physiology – 25 minutes—50%
Vocabulary/General Knowledge – 50 minutes—70%
Personality Profile / Learning Styles – 15 minutes each section
For EMT/Paramedic Students Only – Grammar – 50minutes
CTC does not require the Biology, Physics, or Critical Thinking sections.

Exam Location:

CTC Testing Services.
Building 111, Rm. 235
Physical Address: 6200 W. Central Texas Expy, Killeen TX. 76549
Call Testing Services at 254-526-1520 for questions.
Exam Days/Times:
The exam is only given on Mondays and is on a walk-in basis.
Students must sign in between 7:30am-8:00am.
Any student not signed and seated by 8:00am will be asked to return.
Exam Fee and Payment Information:
Cost of test is $50
Payment can be made the day of the exam via EXACT CASH ONLY OR in advance via credit
card/cash/check at the Business Office(Bldg.119)
You will need to bring 2 copies of your receipt for proof of payment the day of the exam.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN
Things to Bring on Exam Day:
Photo ID (such as Driver’s License or Student ID)
Evolve Username and Password-create account at www.evolve.elsevier.com
Things NOT to Bring:
Calculator – not permitted.
Textbooks, Study Guides, any form of reference material
Scratch paper or pencils – Testing Services will provide
No Personal items for test security. Please limit what you bring to the testing center.
The Testing Center is not responsible for any personal items.
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Revised: AUG 2018 SR

Score Reports

Students will be able to view their scores at the time the test is completed.
The Department of Nursing and Allied Health will have access to score reports for exams taken at CTC.
Should you need a copy of your scores, you can access your report online using your login credentials
on the HESI website.

Exam Retake

You may take the exam as many times as you like. If you fail twice it is recommended you
remediate for 5 months before retaking the exam but not required.
Study Guides

HESI Study Guide – “Admission Assessment Exam Review”, 4th Ed. ISBN: 978-0323353786.
Please check with the CTC Bookstore for current pricing.

HESI Free Practice Exam

There is a pretest available in the Learning Resource Center, Building 118, and Room 7. This Pretest has no
affiliation with Evolve as a company; it was created by the Learning Resource Center as a way to study for the
exam. It is given during business hours, Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 9:00pm. You are welcome to take the
pretest anytime it is offered, but if you have any questions you can contact them at 254-526-1344.

FAQ’S

How can I prepare for  HESI Admission Assessment?
Remember to bring your username and password on your test date to be able to be log in to the HESI
exam. You MUST set up your Evolve account prior to arriving on test day. To do this visit Evolve website.
Review related class notes and/or nursing entrance exam review books. HESI publishes a review book
specifically for this exam. If you have taken the exam previously, you can review content related to missed
items through the website.

Is the HESI Admission Assessment exam timed?

Yes, every student is given a maximum time of four (three for nursing students) hours to complete all required sections.
Each section of the test is individually timed. If individual sections are completed prior to the allotted time of
that section, the remaining time does not accrue towards the remainder of the test. If the maximum time is used
for each section it may take up to the maximum time given to finish the entire HESI A2.

Can I use a calculator for the math exam?

There is a calculator given during the exam that may be used. It will be on the right hand side of the
screen and will say “Show Calculator”. No scientific or programmable calculators are allowed.
The HESI A2 must be taken prior to admission into the program.
No HESI A2 exams greater than two years old will be accepted.