Leave a Review HESI® A2 Prep by Pocket Prep
Good App (paired with the Elsevier book)
So, I only needed to take the Reading, Math, Biology, and Chemistry portions of the HESI exam. This app in conjunction with the HESI prep book by Elsevier really helped me a lot. I ended up getting a 94.5 cumulative score. 100 on the Biology, 92 on the Chemistry, 96 on the math, and 90 on the reading.
That being said do not expect to see the questions on this app on the exam. The exam tests your critical thinking so, the app combined with the book gives you all the basic knowledge you need but, you need to apply that knowledge on the test. It is also important to note that if you took bio and chem (or whatever courses match with the exam sections you are taking) and then you study with the prep book and app, you should be fine. But, be warned the chemistry section was very random and the prep was only slightly helpful. I highly recommend going over the periodic table properties thoroughly. I knew the biology so well because I just took Microbio prior to the test and had a huge biology review in the course. The prep and app are GREAT for the math and reading though.
All the being said, I studied for only 2 weeks and got these scores so, this is a great resource!Show lesspimpuknow
A Good Tool
This was a great aid for me in prepping for the HESI. The review questions were accurate in Math, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, and Vocabulary. For Anatomy I did learn a thing or two with the help of the app, however it is very important to study intensely for this portion using outside resources such as college Anatomy textbooks and videos. I was able to pass all the sections listed above with high scores on my first try, thankfully!Show lessAkeitha
Wonderful prep!
I highly recommend this app for HESI A2 prep. I exclusively used this app to study and I scored an average of 93.5. My highest score was in vocab, 98, and lowest in reading was 90. My A&P was 92, math 94. I may have studied a total of 4 hours. Because of my score I was chosen for an interview and continue the process of applying. If you have to take the test you have to try this app. I downloaded it but didn’t pay for the upgrade until closer to my test. I used the version that only lasts for a certain amount of time. I don’t remember the details. Good luck!Show lessbethanycantrell
Developer Response
Hi there! Congratulations on passing the exam and taking the time to leave us a review. We wish you the best! 🎉Great app but..
Love this app. However, it keeps freezing.. as soon as I go into the “exam readiness” section the app freezes.. I can’t scroll or anything.. I have to end up quitting the app and opening it again and it does the same thing over and over againLilzmajae
Benefit of Using HESI pocket prep.
I started using pocket prep about a year ago and I love it because it really does prepare you and tell you when you get an answer wrong and why you got it wrong. As a pre nursing student, I love using it because it’s very accessible and highly beneficial. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to take the exam.Show lessFuture RN/NP
Memorization tool
At best, this app should only be used once every couple days. Questions are repetitive with answers in exact same format every time. You’ll find yourself memorizing the answers instead of understanding the question. You’re better off reviewing general knowledge in each subject and using this to test yourself a few times. Zero questions were in my actual HESI exam. Still a decent test tool. Scored in the low 90s range on the app. I ended up scoring low 90s on my HESI exam.Show lessKING Bubba Watson
Passed HESI on first try only studying from this app
I absolutely love this app, I used it for about 1-2 weeks every single day to study for my HESI exam and I felt extremely prepared when exam date came around. The only thing I’d also advise to do aside from this app is study as much vocabulary as you can! I will absolutely be purchasing their NCLEX-RN app next.
Good luck to you all!Show lessNurseBetts
App is PERFECT for Grammar, Math, Vocab, & Read Comp
The school I was applying for only tested on these 4 subjects to enter the program.
And I have to say that this app is vital to passing the test. (Especially if you’ve been out of school for 2 decades or more!) Do yourself a favor and purchase this app if your looking to pass the Hesi for a school that only test on these 4 subjects. You’ll pass, hands down! Sorry, didn’t have to take the other test so I don’t know. FYIShow lessSarah & Aronwry
A helpful review on passing the hesi
I took the hesi a total of two times. The first time I took the exam I was not prepared at all. Here are my scores the first time:
Math:70
Vocab:78
A&P:76
Grammar:86
Reading:88
I needed an 80% to get into my schools nursing program and to see these scores really was painful. So I had a second opportunity to take this exam and it was my final shot. I only had to retake math, vocab, and A&P. I used this app, plus a very special quizlet (Hesi A2 prep saint Thomas, ask to join) and the cliff notes quick guide for anatomy book plus a dash of crash course videos and as a result got
Math: 90
Vocab:94
A&P:100
This app alone or any of the things I mentioned alone will not help you but them combined will guarantee you get high scores. This app truly primed me on how to prepare for the exam and refreshed a lot of material I hadn’t seen. I will always recommend this app in conjunction with other study materials to future pre nursing students.Show lessBriaInterlude
Apps slow update to come after test
Haven’t taken the HESI yet but I was told this app was extremely helpful. Unfortunately after 500 or so questIons the app becomes completely unusable and unresponsive luckily you can continue on the desktop version but not the point of the “pocket” prep. Will give an update on the material after the HESI!
Update 1:
Reached the 1100 question mark and the app has become pretty much useless!
Disappointing considering how much I paid for the app. Been using the desktop version to study! More updates to come
Update 2:
I’ve discovered if you turn off WiFi and restrict the app from using cellular data in settings the app will run much better! Plus less distractions while studying if you just turn them both off the quick way in the control center! Don’t forget to turn them back on though after you are done though!Show lessAlexandderrr1010
