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.
Transcripts may also be requested through the Testing Center at Motlow.
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 virtual 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 verification and specific information
about how to prepare for the test session. Registration is available beginning in
September through January.
Before scheduling an appointment, please review the nursing website for specific requirements
and important deadlines at nursingeducation@mscc.edu.
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
Candidates who wish to schedule an in-person test should click on the link below.
If you have trouble accessing the link, please go to the testing page.
Fees
The non-refundable fee for the in-person HESI A2 Entrance test is $53.50. All fees
must be paid when scheduling an appointment. 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.