Just starting prereqs this fall/HESI at MCC

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Hi there, I'm new, I have been reading many of your posts and thought it would be helpful to join. Helpful for me anyway.

I'm fourty something and starting my prereqs this fall and plan on taking the HESI entrance exam in January at Macomb Community College. I am really nervous about how I am going to do all the way around. I'm really smart but I do have two children so my time is split.

I plan on taking Psyc 1010, Biology 1400, CSSK , PHED and maybe Comp. My questions are: If you had to choose between biology and Comp which would you say is more difficult? I am carrying a full load and want to get the best grades I possibly can. I was only 1% away from having a perfect score on the placement test in Comp but I'm concerned there will be voluminous homework in the class. Psyc 1010; How hard is it? I will eventually have to take it but I am carrying a full load and want to do exceptionally well on the HESI so that will require study time also.

In regards to the HESI; Is the vocab standard or are we talking medical terminology? Is there really algebra on the test? Basic math is fine. My son actually has type 1 diabetes so calculating is daily for us but algebra? AGH!

I could use all of the help I can get and look forward to your responses. I am also looking for a really comprehensive study guide for the HESI and would love to pick up a basic calculations math book to secure a great score.

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The HESI entrance exam is pretty easy! I would suggest the HESI study guide which includes practice problems and explanations for each. There is algebra on the exam. I would recommend that you call the program and ask if calculators are allowed to be used on the exam. I remember worrying about the math portion and later found out that we were allowed calculators. The vocab is both english and medical terminology. I would also brush up on basic biology, A&P and grammer.

Here is link to answer your questions:

http://evolve.elsevier.com/staticPages/i_reach_exams_assessment.html

hope this helps! Good Luck!:)

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You might want to go into the michigan threads. There are many of the MCC students that post in there and would surely help with questions.

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