Nursing Pre-Entrance HESI Exam

• The HESI Nursing Pre-Entrance Test is computer based.
• The HESI test is available to be taken at LSC campuses during the nursing application periods of that campus only.
• Students will have a maximum of 5.5 hours to take the exam. With ADA accommodations, students may be allowed longer test taking time.
• A study guide for Evolve Reach Admission Assessment Exam Review (Hesi A2) can be purchased online.
• If you take the test at any LSC campus, the score will appear on your application.
• A minimum score of 80 for Basic Track and Transition and a 70 for LVN on ALL SECTIONS are required before applying to the program.
• Previous scores may be used if taken within 1 year of application; official scores must be submitted from Elsevier.
• The HESI entrance exam scores must be less than one year old at the time of application.
• When retaking the test, students will have to retake all 5 sections of the test and Critical Thinking.
• Applicants wishing to retest must wait 60 days to retake the HESI Test. Scores from tests taken in violation of the 60-day rule are invalid.

The critical thinking portion of the HESI A2 entrance exam will be required starting with the July 2016 application period. A minimum of 750 will be required in this section for the application to the Associate Degree Nursing Programs, and a minimum score of 700 in this section will be required for application to the Vocational Nursing Program.

HESI A2 entrance exam scores are valid for one year from the date taken. 

Testing Fee

• $64.00 Paid to Elsevier/Evolve
• This fee must be paid before taking the test

Materials Needed for the Test

• Valid Picture Identification
• PAID RECEIPT from Elsevier/Evolve
• Evolve username and password

Materials Provided at the Test

• Scratch Paper
• Calculator

Please travel as lightly as possible to the Testing Center, as the following items are prohibited from entering the testing room: watches, all electronic devices, hats/head coverings, sunglasses, eye glass cases, phones, wallets/purses, backpacks, food/drink, and gum.

Payment Instructions 

You will receive the HESI exam payment instructions from the Lone Star College - Kingwood Testing Center once you schedule your exam through RegisterBlast. You may do so at the link below. 

Schedule Exam 

To schedule your HESI exam, please visit the link below. NOTE: Exams MUST be scheduled a minimum of 24 hours in advance and a maximum of 30 days in advance. 

https://www.whos-next.com/lonestar/testing/app/step1_campus.aspx?