HESI A2 Prep Tutoring for NYC Nursing School Applicants
Several CUNY nursing programs — Lehman, Hostos, BMCC, and Bronx CC — require the HESI A2. NYC nursing is incredibly competitive with some programs receiving 500+ applications for 40 seats. Our tutors know each CUNY campus's section requirements and scoring thresholds.
📱 Self-Study Portal — $29/moWhich NYC Nursing Schools Require the HESI A2?
The CUNY system is split — some campuses use TEAS, others use HESI A2. Here are the HESI programs:
- 🏥Lehman College (CUNY)BSN. HESI A2 required with 78%+ competitive. One of the most competitive CUNY nursing programs. Bronx campus.
- 🏥Hostos Community College (CUNY)AAS Nursing. South Bronx. HESI A2 required. 75%+ composite. Affordable CUNY pathway.
- 🏥Borough of Manhattan CC (BMCC)AAS Nursing. HESI A2 required. Points-based admission. 75%+ competitive. Downtown Manhattan campus.
- 🏥Bronx Community College (CUNY)AAS Nursing. HESI A2 required. 72%+ composite. Clinicals at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi and Lincoln.
⚠️ Hunter/NYU use TEAS: If targeting Hunter, NYU, or Pace BSN programs, see our NYC TEAS 7 page →
NYC HESI A2 Score Comparison
| School | Exam | Min Score | Key Sections | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehman (CUNY) | HESI A2 | 78%+ | Math, Reading, Grammar, A&P, Vocab | BSN |
| Hostos (CUNY) | HESI A2 | 75%+ | Math, Reading, Grammar, A&P | AAS |
| BMCC (CUNY) | HESI A2 | 75%+ | Math, Reading, Grammar, A&P | AAS |
| Bronx CC (CUNY) | HESI A2 | 72%+ | Math, Reading, Grammar | AAS |
CUNY requirements change annually. Always verify with your target campus.
💰 Nursing Career Outlook in NYC
CUNY's nursing programs are among the most affordable in the nation — under $7K total for an AAS degree. NYC Health + Hospitals, NYU Langone, Mount Sinai, and NewYork-Presbyterian actively recruit CUNY grads. NYSNA union representation ensures strong pay and benefits. Many employers offer BSN bridge tuition reimbursement.
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⭐ What NYC HESI Students Say
"Lehman is one of the hardest CUNY programs to get into — they want 78%+ and I scored a 67% on my first try. My tutor created a 7-week plan: Grammar rules every morning on the D train, A&P flashcards on my lunch break, practice tests on weekends. Final: 81% cumulative. Starting Lehman's BSN this fall."
— Fatima A., Bronx
Admitted to Lehman College BSN, Fall 2025
"BMCC was my shot — the CUNY tuition is unbeatable. But even the AAS program is competitive. Math was my weakest section at 64%. My tutor focused on ratios, proportions, and basic algebra for 4 weeks. Scored 77% Math, 79% cumulative. CUNY was the only way I could afford nursing school."
— Derek L., Washington Heights
Admitted to BMCC AAS Nursing, Spring 2026