HESI A2

CP78 · Jul 15, 2020

Hi! I'm here after taking the HESI yesterday. So glad that is done! First, the school I am applying to only requires testing in math, reading comprehension, vocab, and grammar.

I purchased the HESI A2 guide that is in this link above. That was an excellent starting point. However the pocket prep app is what really helped me out. I highly recommend it. In order to get maximum benefit, you will need to purchase a premium account. It is well worth it at 14.99 a month. I had only one week using it to prep. It allows you to set up test exams and the questions are very much like those on the actual HESI.

Also allows you to determine which area you need the most study. Every question has an explanation for the answer. It was really a great tool.

As for the test...

Math- Big on ratios and conversion

Examples- 12:48::X:112, find value of x

word problems where you will need to determine things like how many ounces in 3 gallons. so know your conversions. They are page 42-43 of the HESI study book

Reading- Fairly easy. It was mainly read a passage and determine things like authors main point, summarize, what is a true fact stated, what was not stated, what did the author infer.

Vocab- Very few words on the test that were not in the HESI guide book. So study those

Grammar- My biggest weakness. Pronouns, predicates, adverbs, etc. That was studied long ago for me. I did most of my practice tests in this subject. The practice tests on pocket prep almost mirrored the content on the HESI, so again, use it.

Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any questions.

BTW forgot to include my score. Cumulative 93.5%. yay!

Arash · Nov 12, 2020

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I need to get above 80 in all sections and I couldn't get that score in grammar and vocab. Does anyone know a good tutor or good resource (Except the app and book) ? or any idea how I can improve my score?