HEALTH EDUCATION SYSTEMS INCORPORATED (HESI)
Health Education Systems, Inc or HESI provides potential nursing students with the opportunity to demonstrate college-level achievement through a program of exams related to undergraduate college courses.
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IMPORTANT HESI CANDIDATE INFORMATION
HESI Testing is LIMITED to the first one thousand (1000) registrants per selective admissions cycle.
Prior to registration, it is recommended that applicants review the Guidelines for Success for Students Considering Nursing.
The HESI is a computerized test; the maximum time allowed to complete the examination and personal profiles is four (4) hours.
Candidates need to be aware that each question has a different point value. It is to your advantage to supply an answer for each question, but keep in mind when receiving your scores that two individuals who have the same number of correct answers may earn a different overall score based on the weight of the test questions they answered correctly.
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MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S HESI POLICY
Completion of the HESI Admission Assessment™ (A²) is a part of the requirements for consideration for admission to the Macomb Community College Nursing Program.
All HESI tests are administered at Macomb’s Center Campus, located on Garfield south of Hall Road (M-59).
Individuals may attempt the HESI Admission Assessment™ (A²) only once per selective admissions cycle. If you have taken the HESI test at Macomb Community College previously, candidates have the OPTION to retake the test once per selective admission cycle in an effort to improve their score. For those individuals that are satisfied with the HESI Admissions Assessment scores already on record, the highest score on record is good for five (5) years.
Registration for the current selective admission cycle begins on July 14, 2008.
As seating for this exam is limited (to first 1000 registrants), Macomb Community College requires that you must be present at the exam time assigned, or you waive your opportunity to take the test. There is no rescheduling and fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
HESI Admission Assessment™ (A²) test results that are taken at other schools are not accepted at Macomb.
Macomb Community College HESI Policy is subject to change without prior notice.
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REGISTERING
Macomb Community College's Center Campus is the location for administration of the HESI Admission Assessment™ (A²). Any selective admission applicant who follows proper registration procedures may take the HESI examination at Macomb.
HESI Registration for Fall 2009 Selective Admission Applicants will begin on July 14, 2008.
EFFECTIVE 10-15-2008
ALL SEATS HAVE BEEN FILLED.
NO FURTHER HESI REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE 2009 NURSING SELECTIVE ADMISSIONS.
- Obtain a Nursing Selective Admissions Packet from Enrollment
- Complete a HESI Admission Assessment™ (A²) Registration Form
Located on page 5 of the Nursing Selective Admissions Packet
Test Dates & Registration Deadlines
| Test Dates |
Registration Deadlines |
| Friday, 11/14/2008 |
CLOSED |
| Saturday, 11/15/2008 |
CLOSED |
| Friday, 11/21/2008 |
CLOSED |
| Saturday, 11/22/2008 |
CLOSED |
| Friday, 12/5/2008 |
CLOSED |
| Saturday, 12/6/2008 |
CLOSED |
| Friday, 12/12/2008 |
CLOSED |
| Saturday, 12/13/2008 |
CLOSED |
| Wednesday, 1/7/2009 |
CLOSED |
| Thursday, 1/8/2009 |
CLOSED |
Select your preferred test date from the list of upcoming test dates, and indicate your preference on the registration form. Every effort will be made to accommodate your request. Pay particular attention to the registration deadline for the testing date you select. Seats are limited; please plan accordingly. If the session you request is full, you will have an opportunity to select another test date from our available sessions.
Fees
IMPORTANT Payment may be made by cash, check, money order, Discover, MasterCard or Visa. Fees are neither refundable nor transferable.
The processing and test fee for each HESI exam is $55.
Registrants or their designee must pay in person at the Cashier’s Office. At the time of payment, a receipt will be provided to the applicant.
- Submit Registration-Admission Form in person to:
After obtaining a paid receipt, registrants or their designee must proceed in person to the Center Campus Learning Center, at the location indicated below, to submit proof of payment and HESI Admission Assessment™ (A²) Registration Form.
Macomb Community College
Center Campus Learning Center, C-116
44575 Garfield Rd.
Clinton TWP, MI 48038
- Test Date Confirmation
A confirmation letter will be mailed to the address provided on the Registration form approximately two (2) weeks prior to your exam. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide the Learning Center with current address information. Arriving via US Mail, this letter will provide the specific date, time, and location where you are to report for your test. Occasionally letters get lost in the mail. If you do not receive a test confirmation letter ten days prior to your requested test date, call Ann Chirco at 586-286-2201.
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PREPARING
Test Date Reminders:
- Report at least 30 minutes prior to assigned testing time.
- Students must bring/provide the following items and information on the date of their test:
- Government issued photo identification (driver's license, passport, etc.)
- Confirmation letter indicating your testing appointment
- Your Macomb College student identification number or your social security number.
- Your active email address
- The maximum time allowed to complete the examination and personal profile is four (4) hours.
- Dictionaries, personal calendars, cell phones, or any other electronic devices are not permitted. Your scores will be voided for using these or other inappropriate items during the exam.
Recommended Resource:
HESI Admission Assessment Study Guide – A limited number of study guides are on reserve (not available for check-out) and are available for use at both Center and South Campus Learning Centers and Libraries. Study guides are also available for purchase from the Macomb College bookstores or from the official HESI website for approximately $25 per copy. (There may be additional shipping and handling fees for online purchases.)
Exam modules contained in the HESI Admission Assessment™ (A²) administered at Macomb Community College include:
Math
Test items related to math concepts required when calculating drugs and solution problems. Sub-scoring of the following categories is provided:
- Addition
- Subtraction
- Multiplication
- Division
- Fractions
- Decimals
- Ratio and Proportion
- Household Measures
- General Math Facts (Roman Numerals, Military Time, etc.)
Reading Comprehension
Reading scenarios related to health care topics.
Vocabulary and General Knowledge
Rationales are provided at the completion of this exam.
Grammar
Tests ability to identify correct English writing formats.
Learning Styles
Identifies individual learning style and prints test-taking and study tips best suited for the individual's learning style and relates these recommendations to nursing curricula.
Personality Style
Uses concepts related to introversion and extroversion to classify the student's personality style. Explanations are printed at the conclusion of the exam to let the student know how to use his/her personality style to be successful in a nursing education program.
Source: HESI Admission Assessment™ (A²)
IMPORTANT: Please note that Macomb Community College does not require you to take the Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, or Chemistry portions of the HESI Admission Assessment™ (A²) for purposes of Selective Admissions to Macomb's Nursing Program.
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SCORES AND TRANSCRIPTS
Upon completion of the test, an instant score report will be provided for you by the test proctor. Please retain this copy for your personal records, and for future reference as you may advance through the Nursing program at Macomb College. You will also receive additional information regarding your test results via email, within 72 hours of HESI test completion.
What Your HESI Score Means
Included with the score report will be detailed information for interpreting scores. Please note that you will NOT be made aware of your scores relative to other selective admissions applicants. Test proctors will not interpret for, or advise students regarding HESI test results.
Score Reports and Transcripts
You will be able to access your HESI scores approximately two (2) business days after you complete your test. In order to access your personal test information, you will need internet access. Access http://hesitest.com. Log into the system using the College's Department ID and the student ID that you used when you began the test. (This should be, ideally, your Macomb College student identification number.)
Macomb College's Department ID is : 195848
Please do not share this number or your student number with others, as the security of your test information could be compromised.
Official copies of your Macomb transcripts can be requested from the Enrollment Office. Please note your Macomb Community College transcript does not contain your HESI score report information.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Ann Chirco at 586-286-2201 with questions or requests for additional information regarding:
- Exam Registration and Procedures
Contact the Enrollment Office staff at Center Campus at 586-286-2215 or South Campus at 586-445-7225 with questions or requests for additional information regarding:
- Selective Admissions Process & Requirements
- Transcripts
Contact the Special Services Department at Center Campus at 586-286-2237 or South Campus at 586-445-7420 with questions or requests for additional information regarding:
- Requests for special accommodations
Students who have a documented disability should contact Macomb’s Special Services Department to arrange for appropriate accommodations at the time of registration. These accommodations must be confirmed by the student at least two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled exam date.
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