How is the HESI A2 scored?

The HESI A2 is scored based on an approach where each section of the exam is evaluated individually, with scores ranging up to a maximum of 100 for each section. After each section is scored, the scores from all the sections are averaged to compute a composite score for the exam. This composite score provides an overall assessment of the candidate's performance across the various subject areas covered in the test.

This scoring method allows for a comprehensive evaluation of a student's readiness for nursing school, as it considers their strengths and weaknesses in multiple content areas rather than focusing on a simple pass/fail criterion or just the highest section score. Understanding the structure of the scoring can help students better prepare by knowing they need to perform well across all sections to achieve a desirable composite score.