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HESI A2 Prep for Phoenix & Maricopa County Nursing Applicants

Every college in the MaricopaNursing consortium requires the HESI A2. With 10+ programs across the Valley using the same exam, we specialize in getting Phoenix-area students exactly the scores their program requires.

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MaricopaNursing Programs

Phoenix-Area Colleges That Require the HESI A2

The MaricopaNursing consortium operates across 10 Maricopa Community Colleges. All of them use the HESI A2 as their nursing admission exam. Score requirements are standardized across the consortium: you need at least 75% on Math and an 80% composite on Reading, Vocabulary, and Grammar.

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    Mesa Community College HESI A2 required. Minimum: 75% Math, 80% composite on Reading/Vocab/Grammar/Anatomy.
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    Glendale Community College HESI A2 required for all MaricopaNursing applicants. Same consortium scoring standards.
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    Scottsdale Community College HESI A2 required. One of the most competitive slots in the MaricopaNursing program.
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    Phoenix College Part of the Maricopa consortium. HESI A2 required with the same scoring thresholds.
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    Chandler-Gilbert, Paradise Valley, South Mountain CCs All MaricopaNursing consortium members — all require the HESI A2 with the same standards.
Hardest Sections for Phoenix Students

Where the Maricopa HESI A2 Trips Students Up

  • 🔬 Anatomy & PhysiologyMost failed
  • 💬 Vocabulary & Medical TermsHigh impact
  • 🔢 MathematicsRequired 75%+
  • 📖 Reading ComprehensionRequired 80%
Maricopa-specific note:

Unlike some programs, you cannot simply retake the weakest sections — Maricopa requires the full HESI A2 to be retaken. First-attempt scores matter here more than anywhere.

Why Tutoriffic

Why Phoenix Nursing Applicants Choose Tutoriffic

The MaricopaNursing HESI A2 has very specific requirements. Generic prep books won't cut it — you need a tutor who knows the Maricopa standards section by section.

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Maricopa Standards Knowledge

We know the exact Maricopa HESI A2 minimums (75% Math, 80% composite) and structure every session around hitting those specific targets.

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A&P Deep Dive

Anatomy & Physiology is the top reason Maricopa applicants don't get in. We dedicate serious time to all body systems with clinical flashcard drills.

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Section-by-Section Strategy

We diagnose your weakest sections first and build a targeted plan — so you don't waste study time on sections you're already passing.

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100% Online — Valley-Wide

Whether you're in Mesa, Tempe, Peoria, or Surprise — all sessions are live, one-on-one video tutoring. No commute required.

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Spanish-Language Sessions Available

For students more comfortable learning in Spanish, we have bilingual tutors who can coach the HESI A2 en Español.

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Session Satisfaction Policy

Not happy with a session? We'll re-run it at no charge or issue a full refund. No risk, no excuses.

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Phoenix & Maricopa HESI A2 FAQs

The MaricopaNursing consortium requires a minimum of 75% on the Math section and an 80% composite score on the Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, General Knowledge, and Grammar sections. The Anatomy & Physiology section is separate and also required. Always confirm current requirements at maricopa.edu/nursing.
No — the Maricopa community colleges require you to retake the full HESI A2 exam if you need to improve your scores. This makes thorough preparation before your first attempt extremely important, since a retake costs additional time and fees.
The HESI A2 is administered in-person at the testing centers of each participating Maricopa college (Mesa CC, Glendale CC, Scottsdale CC, etc.). Contact the testing center at your specific college to schedule. Unlike the TEAS 7, there is currently no remote proctoring option for the Maricopa HESI A2.
Most students need 4–6 weeks of focused preparation. Because Maricopa requires fully retaking the exam to improve scores, one round of targeted prep is far more efficient than rushing in unprepared and retaking later.
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