HESI Admission Assessment Exam FAQ

HESI Admission Assessment Exam FAQ1. WHAT IS THE HESI ADMISSION ASSESSMENT (A2) EXAM The HESI A² exam is designed to assess the academic and personal readiness of prospective students for higher education. It is particularly well suited for prospective students in the health science fields, though it is applicable for basic skills for all potential students. The A² consists of nine different exams, seven of which focus on academic subject areas and two on personal assessment. Individual component scores as well as composite scores are provided for the total number of academic exams that are administered. These academically oriented subjects include: Basic Math, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and General Knowledge, Grammar, Chemistry, Biology, and Anatomy and Physiology. The Learning Style and Personality Profile exams are available for the purpose of offering insights about student study habits, learning preferences, and dispositions as they relate to academic achievement. Schools of nursing decide which A2 components will be required for their own applicants to complete. These requirements as well as minimum cut scores also decided by faculty who are guided by research and data. These requirements can change from one year to the next and from school to school, so be sure to carefully read your program’s requirements. Many schools of nursing also include HESI’s Critical Thinking exam as an additional requirement of the entrance exam. 2. WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED BENCHMARKS FOR ENTRY AT UTRGV SCHOOL OF NURSING? Per UTRGV admission policy, applicants to the nursing program must achieve a 75% or higher on the required individual components of the HESI Admission Assessment Exam. These components consist of: English Language, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Math, Anatomy & Physiology, and Critical Thinking. 3. WHAT SHOULD I DO TO PREPARE FOR THE HESI ADMISSION ASSESMENT?