How to Register for HESI A2 Entrance Exam
Please note that appointment dates may change at any time. It is imperative to check
your email on regular basis for updates.
HESI A2 Admission Exam: Two-Year Applicants
The entrance examination for the Motlow Nursing Program is the Admission Assessment
by Health Education Systems (HESI). The test covers math, reading comprehension, vocabulary
and general knowledge, grammar, anatomy and physiology, learning style and personality
profile assessments. Candidates are required to score 85% on the Admission Assessment
to be considered for the two-year nursing program. The entrance examination is offered
once-a-month from September through January. Candidates should contact Evolve/Elsevier
to request a transcript of their score report to be sent to the Nursing Department.
Study Guides
HESI A2 Admission Exam
Health Education Systems publishes a guide to help you prepare for the exam. Candidates
may purchase the HESI Admission Assessment Study Guide at Follett Bookstore or Amazon.
The study guide can be ordered from Elsevier
- Go to Elsevier
- Quick Search for "HESI Admission Assessment"
- UPS Delivery time is up to 14 days
How to Schedule a HESI A2 Test
The HESI A2 Entrance Exam is offered in two formats. Candidates can take the test
in-person or virtually with Proctor U.
Appointments for the in-person HESI A2 Entrance exam are available online through
Register Blast. After completing the online registration process and paying the appropriate
testing fee, candidates will receive an email receipt and specific information.
Before scheduling an appointment, please review the nursing website for specific requirements and important deadlines.
Dates and Locations
The computer-based format test is administered September through January in-person
and virtual through Proctor U. Availability will vary. Please refer to the Testing
Center scheduling system (Registerblast) for the most updated test schedule.
How to Schedule an In-Person Test
Step 1: Schedule Your Exam with the Testing Center
Step 2: Check Your Email & Set Up Your Evolve Account
- After scheduling through RegisterBlast, you will automatically receive a confirmation
email.
- Open that email and click the link provided: https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/
- Follow the instructions in the email to create your Evolve account (or log in if you already have one) and purchase your HESI exam.
Step 3: Test Day
- Arrive on time at the Moore Co./Tullahoma Motlow State Testing Center.
- Bring a valid photo ID.
- Have your Evolve username and password ready.
- Come well-rested and prepared to do your best!
Fees
Candidates must pay the appropriate non-refundable fees ($5.00 Sitting Fee through
Registerblast and $51.00 Exam Fee through Evolve) online to take the HESI Entrance
Exam. The registration fee for the HESI entrance exam must be paid online with a debit
or credit card at the time of registration.
Eligibility
Candidates are eligible to take the test once every 30 days during the months of September
through January. Candidates are responsible for scanning and e-mailing the best HESI
A2 Entrance Exam summary to the nursingeducation@mscc.edu by the deadline.
Transcripts
Transcript requests submitted to Elsevier will require 7-10 business days for processing.
An alternative option is requesting a copy of the HESI transcript from the Motlow
Testing Center by using the link below.
Please contact the nursing department for a complete list of requirements for the
program. Scores are available for viewing after the test and valid for five years.