Overview
The HESI A2 Test is a comprehensive exam that evaluates the academic and social skills of new applicants to the Medical Laboratory Technology program. This exam evaluates a student’s math skills, reading skills, science knowledge, vocabulary, social interaction, stress level, learning style, and personality profile.
Math
Focuses on math skills for health care fields including basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, household measures, and general math facts.
Reading
Provides reading scenarios over medical topics in order to measure reading comprehension, identifying the main idea, finding meaning of words in context, passage comprehension, and making logical inferences.
Vocabulary/General Knowledge
Contains vocabulary terms that are used commonly in both general English speaking and in the health care fields.
Anatomy and Physiology
Provides coverage of general terminology and anatomical structures and systems.
Personality Profile
Uses concepts related to introversion and extroversion to classify the student’s personality style.
Learning Style
Assesses the preferred learning style of the prospective applicant and offers test-taking and study tips suited to that learning style.
Steps to Take the HESI A2
1. Create an Account
Set up a HESI account by going to https://evolve.elsevier.com. Click on the Login link and then click on the Create Account link. Make sure to write down the user id and password you created as this information will be required on the day of the test.
2. Schedule Your Exam
You must have an appointment to take the exam. You can schedule an appointment at tjctesting.setmore.com. Please note some firewalls may block directly linking to this site. If this happens to you, please open a browser and type in “TJCTesting.Setmore.com” and link to our booking page through this alternative option. You may take your HESI exam at the Main Campus testing center located in the Rogers Student Center or at the testing center located at TJC West. You must be at the testing facility and ready to test at the time assigned to you. If there are scheduling issues, please call the testing center, Main Campus: (903) 510-2617 or TJC West at (903) 510-2993.
3. Pay Your Testing Fee
When you arrive for testing, you will be required to pay a $79 testing fee. Payment can be made at the Testing Center. Testing Services will accept checks, credit cards, money orders, or cash payments. Along with the receipt of the test fee payment, you will need to present a valid photo ID, such as a driver’s license, military ID, passport, concealed handgun license, or TJC Student ID.
4. Arrive Prepared
On the day of the test, make sure you have your HESI Account User ID (Evolve account) and Password (see step 1 for details).
The Medical Laboratory Technology programs offers the HESI A2 exam in the testing centers at the main campus of Tyler Junior College or TJC West. Medical Laboratory Technology applicants must contact the department first at 903-510-2367. The department will then complete a checklist on the applicant to ensure all pre-testing requirements have been satisfied.
The cost of the exam is $79.00 for Tyler Junior College students. The student must pay for the exam and present a receipt to complete the exam. Payment can be made at the Testing Center. The Testing Center will accept checks, credit cards, money orders, or cash payments. Along with receipt of payment, the student will need to present a photo ID. Calculators may be used during the exam and are provided by the Testing Center.
One or more sections of the HESI A2 Version 1 Test may be retaken once per application period to achieve a better score. HESI A2 Version 1 is the only version accepted. Test scores are good for two application periods.
A study guide can be purchased at through Elsevier at the following link or at various bookstores:
Accessing Your HESI Scores
You can access and download your exam scores by logging into your Evolve account. To retrieve your score, please follow these steps:
- Log in to evolve.elsevier.com
- Click on Student Access
- Under My Exams, locate your HESI Exam attempts
- Click the + sign next to Admissions Assessment Report
- Click View Results
- Under View Your Detailed Scoring Report, click Results Report.pdf to download a PDF copy
If you prefer a paper copy of your test score, you may visit one of our testing centers in person with a valid photo ID.
Testing Services
Central Campus Testing Center
2nd Floor, Rogers Student Center
903-510-2617
TJC West Testing Center
Regional Training and Development Complex
1530 S. Southwest Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75701
- Phone: 903-510-2993