1. You must have an Evolve student account with HESI Assessment
To register for your HESI Distance Testing exam, you will need an Evolve student account.
If you do not have an account, you can create it at: https://evolve.elsevier.com/
2. Register for Distance Testing Exam
Log into your Evolve Account and click on:
Click on Distance Testing Tab > Register for a Distance Exam:
Complete the required information, check box, and click the submit button:
SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE-ADN DISTANCE Department ID: 199821
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
1. Do not use the school’s department ID as your student ID when creating your student Evolve
account.
2. The first and last name on your Evolve account must be the same as it appears on your
government issued photo ID with signature (i.e. Driver’s License or Passport). You will not be
admitted into the testing lab if there is any discrepancy between what is listed on your Evolve
student account and what is presented on your ID.
3. Your government issued ID must include your signature and a photo that resembles your current
appearance to gain admittance into the testing center (your middle name/initial is not required).
You will receive an email Confirmation Notice indicating that you may schedule your exam.
Please carefully review the information contained in your Confirmation Notice. If name is not
correct, or has been changed, please contact Elsevier HESI Assessment at
exameligibility@elsevier.com. Failure to do so could result in forfeiture of your testing
appointment and associated fees.
PLEASE NOTE:
You will receive your Eligibility ID within 1-3 business days from our receipt of your eligibility
request. Please add the following email address to your email’s safe sender list to avoid delays:
exameligibility@elsevier.com. If you do not see the notification, please check your spam/junk
folder.
 Now, the student can schedule for the HESI Test, follow the prompts
The price for HESI is approximate $98, be prepared with a Debit/Credit Card to purchase the exam.
Student will be tested on the following sections:
a. English (which includes 3 areas: Reading Comprehension, Grammar and Vocabulary &
General Knowledge)
b. Math
c. Science: Anatomy & Physiology only
d. Learner Profile (not graded, used for diagnostic purposes)
Each section must be passed with a 75% or higher. Students are allowed 4 hours to take the exam. Test
scores are available immediately after completion of the exam. HESI scores are valid for 2 years.
The student can repeat the test ONLY if they scored under 75% on a required test section and must
repeat that section within the same “eligibility period” as the first exam. Scores from both Version 1(V1)
and Version 2 (V2) may be combined within the same “eligibility period” only.
 Eligibility periods are:
 January 1 – May 31
 June 1 – August 31
 September 1 – December 31
Student must wait 2-3 weeks from the first exam date to register for VERSION 2 Admission Assessment
test. If a student fails the exam on the second attempt, student must wait until the next eligibility
period to test. Students can test for HESI A2 six times per year, which is two times per eligibility period.
The HESI Exam is being proctored by Prometric Testing Center and students will be able to select their
test dates and location based on availability.
The HESI ADMISSION EXAM REVIEW GUIDE (ISBN: 978-1-4557-0333-3) Edition 2 or Edition 3 may be
purchased at the following online stores or Barnes & Noble stores:
 Store.Elsevier.com/hesi or us.elsevierhealth.com/hesi
 Barnesandnoble.com-hesi
 Amazon.com
 You may also view the book at most South Texas College Career Learning Centers (CLE)
For technical assistance, re-activating your account, rescheduling or changes on HESI registration,
contact Elsevier Client Services at 1-800-222-9570 or contact Elsevier Review & Testing via email at
exameligibility@elsevier.com for further assistance
PRODUCT INFORMATION
HESI ADMISSION ASSESSMENT EXAM (A2)
Assess applicants’ basic learning skills and gauge future classroom success
The HESI Admission Assessment Exam consists of seven academic exams,
as well as a personality profile that identifies the individual applicant’s
learning style. Individual scores are provided for each exam, and the scores
are combined to provide subscores in these areas:
SELECT ONE OR ALL OF THE AVAILABLE EXAMS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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Reading Comprehension (55 items*)
SCIENCE
•
Provides reading scenarios in order to measure
reading comprehension, identifying the main idea,
finding meaning of words in context, passage
comprehension, making logical inferences, etc.
Recommended time: 60 minutes
•
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Covers biology basics, water, biological
molecules, metabolism, cells, cellular
respiration, photosynthesis, etc.
Recommended time: 25 minutes
•
Vocabulary and General Knowledge (55 items*)
Chemistry (30 items**)
Contains vocabulary terms that are commonly used in
both general English speaking settings and in health
care fields. Recommended time: 50 minutes
Contains test items that cover matter,
chemical equations and reactions, the
periodic table, atomic structure, nuclear
chemistry, chemical bonding, etc.
Grammar (55 items*)
Recommended time: 25 minutes
Contains basic grammar, including parts of speech,
important terms and their uses, commonly occurring
grammatical errors, etc. Recommended time: 50 minutes
MATH
•
Biology (30 items**)
Basic Math Skills (55 items*)
Focuses on math skills needed for health care fields,
including basic addition, subtraction, multiplication,
fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, household
measures, general math facts, etc.
•
Anatomy and Physiology (30 items**)
Provides coverage of general terminology
and anatomical structures and systems.
LEARNER PROFILE
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Learning Style (14 items)
Assesses preferred learning style.
Recommended time: 15 minutes
•
Personality Profile (15 items)
Assesses personality related to preferred
learning style. Recommended time: 15 minutes
Recommended administration times are
suggested times only.
Students receive study tips based on their
learning style and personality profile.
Faculty Scoring Guide Available
Recommended time: 25 minutes
•
Physics (30 items**)
Provides coverage of physics for Radiology
programs. Recommended time: 50 minutes
Recommended time: 50 minutes
*Includes 50 scoring and 5 pilot items
**Includes 25 scoring and 5 pilot items
CONVENIENT ONLINE REPORTING SYSTEM
Rank students by:
Composite Scores - Average score for all academic exams completed
Subject-Area Composite Scores - Average score for all academic exams completed
Percentage Scores - For each exam administered
TO LEARN MORE:
Visit elsevieradvantage.com/assessment
Contact your Elsevier Education Solutions Consultant
Call Client Services at 800.222.9570
HESI ADMISSION ASSESSMENT EXAM (A2)
STATISTICALLY VALID AND RELIABLE
Peer-reviewed research findings* indicate HESI Admission Assessment scores are valid predictors of student success and can
therefore assist educators in the selection process, and assist students in identifying and remediating academic weaknesses prior
to entering a program.
* Murray K.T., Merriman C.S. and Adamson C. (2008). Use of the HESI admission assessment to predict student success.
Computers Informatics Nursing, 26:3 (167-172).
TARGETED REMEDIATION FOR STUDENTS
Applicants receive free personalized, electronic remediation
•
Once the HESI A2 Exam is complete, and the testing session is closed, applicants are able to address remediation.
•
Review activities are often included along with narrative text for English and Math sections.
•
Remediation materials can be placed in a study packet.
MORE REMEDIATION TOOLS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
HESI Admission Assessment Exam Review, 3rd edition
2012, 184 pp., illustd., ISBN: 978-1-4557-0333-3
With content review and sample test questions, this study guide helps students prepare for the
HESI Admission Assessment Exam.
EVALUATE CRITICAL THINKING ABILITY
For nursing programs, the HESI Critical Thinking Exam is an ideal companion to the HESI Admission Assessment Exam. This exam
is intended to provide a brief “snapshot” of critical thinking ability in situations encountered in healthcare settings. A total score is
reflective of abilities in four categories:
1 Problem Solving
Refers to the process of inquiry in which the nurse seeks multiple
facts to remove obstacles or resolve patient care problems
2 Biases and Ethical Dilemmas
Addresses ethical, legal, and moral issues, as well as biases
nurses may have about patients and others
3 Argument Analysis
Refers to situations in which the nurse seeks to resolve conflicts
or disagreements by considering multiple points of view
4 Analysis of Data
Addresses the need to interpret patient data correctly, and
decide if further nursing action is required
TWO CONVENIENT TESTING OPTIONS
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Online, in your school’s secure computer lab.
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At any of the 350 Prometric testing centers.
It has never been easier for educators to make admission and placement decisions!
To learn more, visit: elsevieradvantage.com/assessment
ELS-611 (March 2012)