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

[hurrlybaby]

Brittany can you give me some in sites about the critical reading section?

Thanks so much.

[hurrlybaby]

Good lack you you Hollyjoi. Please give me some in sites on what it was on the critical reading section if you may. I am so scared.

Thanks

[LiLGTO]

Lady vol

If you are still willing I would like to ask some questions about the HESI math and reading comprehension parts.

[NAM123]

Hollyjoi

How was your HESI Exam? I hope you did great :) How was the A& P part of the test? Message me to tell me please.

[NAM123]

BrittanyK039k039

How was the HESI? what about the A&p sections. any thing you rmr?

[Candwloc, LVN, RN]

Im getting ready to take the HESI A2 in september. Most people are saying that the vocab is hard..What type of vocab words are there? Is it A&P? Or a mix of all types of words? Thanks for your replys!

[kenpochic]

Study the math section of the book more and be able to get 100 on the practice test. also dont rely on the book for any of the science material. study your notes. the study guide is garbage when it comes to studying the science portions

[hurrlybaby]

Candwloc,

For me the vocab was the hardest, there are only a few words that are in the Study Guide (4 only). I have never met the words that were in the test nowhere in the books I read. But maybe vocab was hard for me because English is my second language, who knows.

Good lack to you.

[NAM123]

hi everyone..

i am taking my hesi exam this friday... i have studied every day for 4 hr or maybe even more. i left my social life and ignored my family for this test. i really need some one to give me last few words about this test. i dont know what to expect for a &p since alot of people thought it was hard. believe it or not..i suck at reading comprehension part because i get bored reading boring things and then i dont pay attention. is reading comprehension part simple and easy to find the answer?

any suggestion would help me alot. please help..

thank you

[thedon1]

How did the test go?

[Tyler77]

Another suggestion to the original poster---

Don't believe everyone when they say they scored a 99%, 95%, or whatever high score they give you. They're just trying to one-up you by bolstering their low self-esteem. Everyone and their brother scores high on these standardized tests, are better than all their classmates, have a 4.78 GPA, etc.

[Robbie916]

hi everyone..

i am taking my hesi exam this friday... i have studied every day for 4 hr or maybe even more. i left my social life and ignored my family for this test. i really need some one to give me last few words about this test. i dont know what to expect for a &p since alot of people thought it was hard. believe it or not..i suck at reading comprehension part because i get bored reading boring things and then i dont pay attention. is reading comprehension part simple and easy to find the answer?

any suggestion would help me alot. please help..

thank you

how did it go? let us know. what schools are you going for?