HESI a2
Prep

The HESI A2 usually has around 326 questions, but the exact number depends on which sections your nursing program requires. Think of it like a buffet: you don’t have to eat everything, but your school will tell you which plates to pile up.

You’ll typically have about 4 to 5 hours total. Some schools cap it at 4 hours, others stretch it a bit longer. Either way, you’re not pulling an all-nighter in the test center, so pace yourself like it’s a marathon, not a sprint.

The exam covers Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Math, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, and Physics. There’s also a Learning Style and Personality Profile tossed in for good measure. It’s kind of like a mashup of high school greatest hits with a sprinkle of self-help quiz.

Most schools set the bar around 75% to 80% for each section, but the exact cutoff depends on your program. Basically, “passing” is whatever your nursing program says it is. Aim higher than the minimum, though you don’t want to be the student who passed by a whisker.

You’ll take the HESI A2 either at a Prometric testing center or online with remote proctoring, depending on your school’s rules. Translation: dress codes apply in person, but if you’re testing from home, pajama bottoms are fair game.

The HESI A2 exam typically costs between $40 and $70, though the exact fee depends on your school. In the grand scheme of tuition, it’s pocket change. But yes, it still feels like handing over a week’s worth of coffee money.

You’ll register through Elsevier’s Evolve website after your school gives you the green light. Follow their instructions carefully; this is not the moment to “wing it.”

The test is available year-round, but your school decides when you can take it. Think of it like airline flights: the plane exists every day, but your ticket only works on specific dates.

No official prerequisites, but you should brush up on your high school math and science basics. It’s like a pop quiz you technically don’t need to study, but you’ll wish you had.

Yes, you can retake it. Most schools allow at least 2 or 3 attempts, but they often make you wait a few weeks between tries. That’s not punishment, it’s “encouragement” to actually study this time.

Yes. The HESI Exit exam is the big sibling of the HESI A2, taken at the end of nursing school to predict NCLEX success. The A2 gets you in the door, the Exit makes sure you’re ready to leave.

 We’re sorry to see you go, and if you’ve already passed your exam, congratulations! 🎉

Canceling is simple and can be done right from your phone:

• On iPhone (Apple ID):
  Go to your device Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions or use this link: Manage Subscriptions on iPhone.
• On Android (Google Play):
  Open the Google Play Store > Account > Subscriptions, select EZ Prep, and tap Cancel subscription. You can also go directly here: Manage Subscriptions on Android.

If you need help at any point, reach out and we’ll walk you through it.