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HESI A2 Prep Tutoring for Houston Nursing School Applicants

Houston Community College, Alvin Community College, and other Houston-area ADN programs require the HESI A2. Our certified tutors know the exact sections and scores your Houston program needs — and they build your prep plan around exactly that.

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Houston Programs Requiring HESI A2

Which Houston Nursing Schools Require the HESI A2?

Several major nursing programs in the Houston area use the HESI A2 instead of — or in addition to — the TEAS 7. Here's what each program requires:

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    Houston Community College (HCC Coleman) HESI A2 required. Must be taken in-person at HCC Coleman Testing Center — no remote proctoring accepted. ADN program applicants.
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    Alvin Community College HESI A2 required with a minimum cumulative score of 78% and a minimum of 78% on the Reading section specifically.
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    San Jacinto College — ADN Program Some San Jacinto programs have used the HESI A2. Confirm with the nursing department which exam your cohort year requires.
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    Lone Star College — Nursing Programs Select Lone Star nursing programs use HESI A2. Requirements vary by campus — check with your specific campus nursing department.

Always verify directly with your program. Requirements change annually. If you're unsure which exam your school requires, ask during the nursing program information session.

Houston HESI A2 — Key Facts

What Houston HESI A2 Applicants Need to Know

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    HCC requires in-person testing only You cannot use an online-proctored HESI A2 score for HCC Coleman. The exam must be taken at their on-campus testing center.
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    Retake policies vary by school Unlike the Maricopa consortium, some Houston schools allow section-specific retakes. Confirm with your program before registering.
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    ADN vs. BSN — different exams If you're applying to a Houston BSN program (UH, HBU, UTMB), those typically require the TEAS 7 instead. Check our Houston TEAS 7 page →
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Houston HESI A2 FAQs

No. Houston Community College Coleman College for Health Sciences requires the HESI A2 to be taken in-person at the HCC Coleman Testing Center. Online proctoring scores are not accepted. You must schedule your test directly through HCC.
Alvin Community College requires a cumulative HESI A2 score of at least 78% and a minimum score of 78% specifically on the Reading section. The exact sections required can change annually — always verify with the Alvin Community College nursing admissions office before registering for the exam.
Check the program's official admissions page or contact the nursing department directly. A quick rule of thumb: if you're applying to a community college ADN program in Houston (HCC, Alvin CC, San Jacinto), it's likely the HESI A2. If you're applying to a BSN program (University of Houston, HBU, UTMB), it's typically the TEAS 7. When in doubt at your first tutoring session, we can help you confirm.
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