Yes, you can send HESI scores to multiple nursing schools through an official HESI Transcript Request. Your score is not automatically sent to every school you apply to, and you need to request the transcript through Elsevier’s Evolve system. One detail applicants miss: a HESI official score report that multiple schools receive can show if you retook the exam, so retake history may matter when applying to several programs.
How Sending HESI Scores to Another School Actually Works
Your HESI score does not automatically follow you when you apply to another nursing program. If you took the exam through one school and later want another nursing school to review your result, you need to request an official transcript through Elsevier.
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Your First School Does Not Send It Everywhere
Taking the HESI A2 through a college or testing site does not mean every nursing school can see your result. Does HESI show previous attempts? Your records include retake history, but another school normally needs an official transcript sent to it.
This helps students applying to several nursing programs. You can request that your HESI transcript be sent to the schools that accept your score, rather than assuming each admissions office can pull the result from your original testing location.
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Use the HESI Transcript Request
Elsevier’s current instructions direct students to the HESI transcripts option in the HESI Secured Exams area of Evolve. You then purchase the transcript request, complete the request form, and provide the details for the school that should receive your record.
If you need transcripts sent to several schools, you may need more than one request. The current Elsevier instructions say you can update the quantity or submit a separate order when more than one HESI Transcript Request is needed.
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Expect a Separate Transcript Charge
The transcript request is separate from what you paid to take the HESI exam. The amount can change, so it is better to check the current charge in Evolve when you place the request instead of relying on an old price found online.
What the Receiving School Actually Sees on Your Transcript
A receiving nursing school may learn that you have taken the HESI more than once, so sending only the score you like best does not necessarily hide a previous attempt. This is one reason you should understand your school’s retake rules before requesting scores for several applications.
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Your Retake History Can Matter
The HESI transcript request form includes a notice that the receiving institution will be advised if the student has taken the exam more than once. In other words, the transcript process is not simply about sending one isolated number without any context.
That can matter if you took the HESI A2 once, retook it later, and then started applying to different nursing programs. A school that did not administer your earlier exam may still be made aware of the multiple attempts through the transcript process.
If you want a better understanding of what appears in your record, it can help to learn how to read and understand your HESI score report before sending it.
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Schools May Treat Attempts Differently
There is no single rule that every nursing school uses when reviewing multiple HESI score sharing between schools attempts. One program may use the most recent score, another may accept the highest score, and another may ask applicants to provide information about every attempt.
For example, Texas A&M’s College of Nursing says applicants who have taken the exam more than once must upload all attempts with their application.
That is why your next step should be based on the admission rules of each program. Reading about how nursing schools interpret HESI scores during admissions can also help you understand why one school’s process may differ from another.
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Check the Retake Rules Before Sending Scores
If you are considering another attempt, look at the target school’sHESI A2 retake policy first. Programs can set their own rules about the number of attempts, waiting periods, which score counts, and whether previous attempts must be reported.
Step-by-Step: Requesting Your HESI Transcript
Requesting a transcript is fairly straightforward, but the small details matter. Use the current Elsevier instructions and make sure the school information on your form is correct before submitting it.
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Find the Transcript Option in Evolve
Start by signing in to your Evolve account. On the student landing page, look for HESI transcripts under the HESI Secured Exams section. Elsevier also provides access to transcript instructions through HESI Student Access.
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Complete the Request Carefully
After ordering the transcript request, complete the HESI transcript request form using the order ID from your confirmation. Enter your exam details and the receiving school’s information exactly as requested. Check the school’s name, email address, mailing details, and any attention line before sending the form.
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Send the Required Documents
Elsevier’s current instructions say to email the completed transcript request form and the order confirmation receipt to the transcript address provided in its instructions. After submission, keep the confirmation email and your order information until the nursing school confirms that it has received the transcript.
How Long It Actually Takes
Elsevier currently advises students to allow 7 to 10 business days after all required documents have been submitted for a HESI transcript request to be processed. That is different from seeing your own exam results, which can become available much sooner through HESI Student Access.
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Do Not Wait Until the Deadline
If a nursing application closes soon, give yourself enough time for the transcript to arrive. Sending the request on the application deadline may leave little room to fix an incorrect email address or missing document.
You can also review a HESI exam registration guide if you are preparing for another attempt or planning your next testing date.
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Keep Your Own Records
Save your transcript order confirmation, completed form, and any emails related to the request. These details can be useful if a school says it has not received your score and you need to check when the request was submitted.
Before You Request — Confirm the Receiving School Will Accept It
Not every nursing school treats outside HESI scores in the same way. Some programs accept an HESI A2 taken through another institution, while others may require applicants to complete the exam through their own testing process.
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Ask About Outside Scores
Before paying for a transcript, check the admission instructions for each nursing program. Texas A&M, for example, states that it accepts HESI scores taken through another university, provided the official score report is sent correctly.
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Check Which Attempts Count
Also ask whether the school wants your highest score, most recent score, or every attempt. Baylor, for example, states that its process uses the most recent exam when an applicant has taken the HESI more than once.
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Avoid Unnecessary Requests
There is no benefit in paying to send a transcript to a program that will not accept that particular HESI result. A quick check of the school’s current admission rules can save you both money and time.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I send my HESI A2 score to more than one nursing school?
Yes. You can send HESI scores to multiple nursing schools through Elsevier’s Evolve process. Your score is not automatically sent to every school where you apply. Each receiving institution needs to be included in your transcript request process, and additional requests may be needed for multiple schools.
- How much does it cost to send a HESI transcript to another school?
There is generally a separate charge for each transcript request, and that cost is not part of your original HESI exam fee. Because Elsevier can change its pricing, check the current amount shown when you place the transcript order through Evolve rather than relying on an older fee listed elsewhere.
- How long does a HESI transcript take?
Elsevier currently says to allow 7 to 10 business days after all required documents have been submitted. This is the transcript processing period, not the time needed for your own score report to appear in Evolve. If an application deadline is close, make the request well before the final date.
- Will a nursing school know if I’ve taken the HESI more than once?
Yes, the HESI transcript request form states that the receiving institution will be advised if you have taken the exam more than once. However, each nursing program can decide how those attempts affect admission. Some may use the highest score, while others may require or review all attempts.
- Do all nursing schools accept HESI scores from other institutions?
No. Nursing programs set their own admission rules, and some may require the HESI to be taken through their own testing process. Others accept an official score from another institution. Always check the current requirements of each program before requesting a transcript.
A Simple Way to Avoid Problems
Send HESI scores to multiple nursing schools only after checking whether each program accepts outside results and understanding how it handles previous attempts. Leaving enough time for transcript processing can also prevent last-minute problems.
If you want help preparing for a strong first attempt, you can explore HESI exam tutoring services for focused preparation. For questions about available support, you can also contact the team directly.