Available Testing

All Radiologic Technology applicants must take the HESI A2 Admissions Assessment exam, administered in the Testing Services Department located on the 2nd floor of the Rogers Student Center on the TJC Central campus, or TJC West, for a fee of $79.00. Applicants should only attempt the exam when best prepared to score as high as possible.

An applicant must take the following HESI subtests:

1. Math
2. Reading
3. Vocabulary and General Knowledge
4. Anatomy and Physiology
5. Grammar
6. Learning Style (not included in points)
7. Personality Profile (not included in points)

Steps an applicant must complete to take the HESI A2 exam: 

• Set up a HESI account by going to https://evolve.elsevier.com. Click on the Login link and then click on the Create Account link. Make sure to write down the user id and password you created as this information will be required on the test day. 
• You must have an appointment to take the exam. You can schedule an appointment at tjctesting.setmore.com. Please note some firewalls may block directly linking to this site. If this happens to you, please open a browser and type in "TJCTesting.Setmore.com" and link to our booking page through this alternative option. You may take your HESI exam at the Main Campus testing center located in the Rogers Student Center or at the testing center located at TJC West. You must be at the testing facility and ready to test at your assigned time. If there are scheduling issues, please call the testing center, Main Campus: (903) 510-2617 or TJC West at (903) 510-2993. If no appointments are available, you can arrive early any weekday and check in to take the exam on a first come, first served basis if seats open up due to cancellations or no shows.
• When you arrive for testing, you must pay a $79 testing fee. Payment can be made at the Testing Center. Testing Services will accept checks, credit cards, money orders, or cash payments. Along with the receipt of the test fee payment, you will need to present a valid photo ID, such as a driver’s license, military ID, passport, concealed handgun license, or TJC Student ID. 
• On the test day, ensure you have your HESI Account User ID (Evolve account) and Password (see step 1 for details). 

What is the HESI A2 Admissions Assessment Exam?

The HESI A2 Admissions Assessment exam is a comprehensive test that evaluates the academic and social skills of new applicants to the Radiologic Technology program. A brief explanation of each subtest follows:

• Math: Focuses on math skills for health care fields, including basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportions, household measures, and general math facts.
• Reading: Provides reading scenarios over medical topics to measure reading comprehension, identifying the main idea, finding the meaning of words in context, passage comprehension, and making logical inferences.
• Vocabulary/General Knowledge: Contains vocabulary terms that are used commonly in both general English speaking and in the health care fields.
• Anatomy and Physiology: Provides coverage of general terminology and anatomical structures and systems. 
• Grammar: Contains basic grammar, including parts of speech, important terms and their uses in grammar, commonly occurring grammatical errors, etc.
• Learning Style: Assesses the preferred learning style of the prospective applicant and offers test-taking and study tips suited to that learning style
• Personality Profile: Uses concepts related to introversion and extroversion to classify the student’s personality style.

How much does the HESI A2 Admissions Assessment exam cost and what do I need to take the exam?

The cost of the exam is $79.00 for Tyler Junior College students. The student must pay for the exam and present a receipt to complete the exam. Payment can be made at the Testing Center. The Testing Center will accept checks, credit cards, money orders, or cash payments. Along with receipt of payment, the student will need to present a photo ID. Calculators may be used during the exam and are provided by the Testing Center.

Can a Student Retest?

The HESI A2 Admissions Assessment exam may only be taken twice per application period to achieve a better score. Students must wait at least 6 months to after the first attempt before the second attempt.

Is There a Study Guide?

A study guide can be purchased at through Elsevier at the following link or at various bookstores, "Admissions Assessment Exam Review".