HELP! Bombed the HESI Entrance Test

[alphadog0228]

I took the HESI pre-entrance test today and BOMBED scoring 72.5%. I need a minimum of 77% to even be considered for the program.

I got the Elsevier review book and studied for 10 days. I took the 4 practice tests in the back of the book but I dont think it helped enough. There were questions on the practice tests that were not covered in the review chapters.

I got a 68% on the Math (improper fractions killed me) and had trouble with the Bio section. I did OK on the AP part but there were questions I didnt know even though I studied the review book. I completed AP I this

Fall (got a B+) and I am registered for AP II starting in two weeks. I passed Algebra I and II with a B+.

I am frustrated. I am a 3.6 GPA in the pre-nursing classes, I work a full-time job and a part-time job as a Nurse Assistant in the ER (16 hours a week) to make me more competitive when I apply. I go to school two nights as week to complete the pre-reqs. I am a returning student after 20 years and I truly want to be a nurse. The clinical experience in the ER I love and I have learned a great deal in a short period of time

Does anyone have any advice on how to better prepare for the re-take test? I have two weeks to get ready and this re-take is my last shot for me to apply for the Fall 2009 class. You can only take the test twice in one

application year.

Thanks for your help and guidance

[MCLMN765]

I was wondering if anyone was still willing to help some pass the Hesi A2 test?

I take mine March 14th 2011

[camaev]

can you guys remember what kind of questions in the a&p section? at least give us an idea like what to focus on and give us some sample questions if you guys remember..thanks in advance!!

[camaev]

how did you do on your test?

[ebonyroot]

I am looking over the "Information and Application" packet for Gateway Community College in Phoenix. It only states that there is a math portion that must receive a 75% or higher and a "composite" score of 75% or higher in reading, grammar, and vocab. If any one on has take the exam for any of the Maraca colleges and has any info as to how hard the math portion might be for some one with WEAK math skills. If so, would I fair better on the exam if I took a math course before attempting the exam?

[Maria Font]

I took the Hesi yesterday, and the math part is like the information on the book. There were about 10 questions in convertion, percentages, converting pounds to kilograms, etc, fractions, multiplication subs, division. If you follow the book, you will do ok.

[lrachel2007]

I am going to take hesi next 2 weeks which is april 28, I really help on grammar and reading portion of exam. I believe i don't have problem with math and vocabulary. Is anyone have good materials for grammar and reading.... i just passed CPAt exam today, the rep. said i barely passed because i did good on the math portion... Please, let me know or send me some infomation.... I really appreciated..

[m1ster f1ster]

My biggest concern is the math part, im purrty sure i can handle the rest of it, if there is any link that can lead me directly to a guide that i can practice from, i would so gladly appreciate it :) thank you

[DegreeOrBust]

I took the Hesi yesterday, and the math part is like the information on the book. There were about 10 questions in convertion, percentages, converting pounds to kilograms, etc, fractions, multiplication subs, division. If you follow the book, you will do ok.

On the TEAS V test we had a table for conversions so it wasn't necessary to memorize them. Is this the same on the HESI? I passed the TEAS V without problems but I have to take the HESI to get into another program I've applied for tomorrow. Thanks!

[hardierlime]

No table conversions for HESI, though it did give me the grams to pounds for one question.

[iladelph]

I took the HESI Monday and got an overall score of 89. I got a 94 on all the sections except A&P which I got a 72 and I got an A in A&P 1 and 2. Go figure. My school requires a 75 so I'm retaking it in 5 days. The book covers everything perfectly in terms of math and grammar and reading except for Anatomy. It is hard to remember 2 semesters of Anatomy in 1 test. I need alot of practice questions for ANATOMY ONLY. Can anyone help?

[lrlat]

I purchased an additional study guide on line from a company called..Mometrix. It was the best 80.00 I have found. Lots of practice tests. As well as test taking tips in general. Good Luck and do not give up!

[Streamline2010]

I used a GED math review book, and Cliff's Notes general Biology, since I'd never taken more than 1 semester of 9th grade biology. I used the McGraw Hill nursing pre-entrance exam book, the HESI pre-entrance exam study guide, and I googled TEAS test and used some free online questions. That GED math book was just the ticket for boning up on math. We have calculators for that stuff in the technical world, lol.