# HESI A2 Practice Test

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## What is on the HESI entrance exam?

There are nine content areas on the HESI entrance exam. These areas cover specific math, science, reading skills. The HESI entrance exam also includes a Personality Profile and a Learning Style section.

## What subjects are on the HESI test?

The HESI Test focuses on nine specific subjects. These are Vocabulary and General Knowledge, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Basic Math Skills, Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, and Physics.

## How many questions are on the HESI test?

There are a total of 326 questions on the HESI entrance test.

## Do you get to use a calculator on the HESI?

You are allowed to use a calculator on the HESI exam. However, you cannot bring your own. There will be a digital calculator available on-screen.

## What does the HESI stand for?

The HESI stands for Health Education Systems, Inc., with A2 standing for Admission Assessment.

## How many questions are in each section of the HESI A2?

Each section of the HESI A2 contains 25-50 questions. All science sections contain 25 questions, while all math and English sections contain 50 questions. The one exception is Reading Comprehension, which contains 47 questions.

## How much does it cost to take the HESI?

Every school sets their own cost for taking the HESI entrance exam. You can expect to pay anywhere from $35 to$70.

## What are HESI scores?

Each section on the HESI exam is individually scored. Each school sets their own passing score for the HESI exam. The minimum score for most nursing schools is 75-80% on each section.

## What is the HESI A2 exam for?

The HESI A2 exam is used to test academic readiness of those who are wishing to enter nursing school.

To sign up for the HESI entrance exam, you must have an Evolve account with Elsevier, the exam sponsor. You can create an account here: https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/

## Practice For the HESI A2 the Best Way

Scoring well on the HESI A2 is crucial to being accepted for admission into nursing school. How can you prepare for this important exam in the most efficient way? The best approach is to use a variety of study materials and to verify your readiness for the test by taking HESI A2 practice tests. Mometrix Academy provides free resources to assist you in this endeavor. The links above give you access to practice test study guides that cover all the subjects included on the HESI: Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, English, and Math. You can also take free practice tests. A HESI A2 practice test will assess your knowledge and skills and provide an indication of how prepared you are for the actual HESI A2 test. A practice test will also reveal any areas that need further study and understanding. To ensure the most effective use of your time, take the HESI A2 practice test for the first time and indicate next to each question which of the following statements is true.

• I confidently knew the correct answer
• I chose the correct answer but was unsure of my choice