{"id":1856,"date":"2026-03-11T08:43:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T13:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ntcmn.edu\/myntc\/?page_id=1856"},"modified":"2026-10-29T09:15:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T14:15:48","slug":"hsrt-exam","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ntcmn.edu\/myntc\/academic-resources\/test-proctoring\/hsrt-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"HSRT-AD Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Health Sciences Reasoning Test (HSRT-AD)<\/h2>\n<section class=\"bsu-intro-text container\">The Health Sciences Reasoning Test (HSRT-AD) is required for competitive admission into select health programs at Northwest Technical College. The exam measures critical thinking and quantitative reasoning skills essential for success in health science programs.<\/section>\n<h3>Quick Facts<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Required for:<\/strong> Traditional RN | Practical Nursing | Cardiac Sonography<\/li>\n<li><strong>Minimum score:<\/strong> 70 or higher<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $50<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>In person at Northwest Technical College<\/li>\n<li><strong>Attempts allowed:<\/strong> 2 per application cycle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.ntcmn.edu\/portal\/hsrt-registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><em><strong>Schedule your HSRT Exam<\/strong><\/em><i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Accessibility Statement<\/h3>\n<p>Northwest Technical College is committed to making educational programs and services accessible. To request disability accommodations for testing, please visits our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ntcmn.edu\/myntc\/support-services\/accessibility-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ntcmn.edu\/myntc\/support-services\/accessibility-services\/\"><strong>Accessibility Services Page<\/strong><i class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\" title=\"External link\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HSRT Entrance Exam Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"bsu-block bsu-accordion bsu-accordion-group container\"><div class=\"text-end mb-2\"><button id=\"bsu-accordion-toggle-all-99cedb61-9dfa-4430-b179-1d64f1acb4c9\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-sm bsu-accordion-toggle-all shadow-0 mb-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bsu-accordion-99cedb61-9dfa-4430-b179-1d64f1acb4c9\">Expand All<\/button><\/div><div id=\"bsu-accordion-99cedb61-9dfa-4430-b179-1d64f1acb4c9\" class=\"accordion accordion-flush\">\n<details class=\"accordion-item bsu-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"accordion-button\"><span class=\"accordion-header user-select-none\">Exam Overview<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Health Sciences Reasoning Test &ndash; Associate Degree (HSRT-AD) measures the critical thinking and quantitative reasoning skills necessary for success in rigorous health science programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The HSRT assesses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Overall Reasoning<\/strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Sustained critical thinking to form reasoned judgments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Analysis<\/strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Identifying key problems and decision elements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inference<\/strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Drawing logical conclusions from evidence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Evaluation<\/strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Assessing credibility and strength of arguments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Induction<\/strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Reasoning in uncertain or ambiguous situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deduction<\/strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Applying logic in clearly defined contexts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Numeracy<\/strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Using reasoning in quantitative situations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The HSRT evaluates reasoning ability &mdash; not memorization of content.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion-item bsu-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"accordion-button\"><span class=\"accordion-header user-select-none\">Who needs to take the HSRT?<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The HSRT is required for applicants to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Traditional RN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical Nursing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cardiac Sonography<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minimum required overall score:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>70 or higher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The HSRT is not required for LPN Step-In applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Traditional RN &amp; Practical Nursing<\/strong>: Scores are good for 2 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cardiac Sonography:&nbsp;<\/strong>Scores are good for 2 years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion-item bsu-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"accordion-button\"><span class=\"accordion-header user-select-none\">Testing rules &amp; retake policy<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The HSRT must be taken in person at Northwest Technical College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remote testing is not available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may test a maximum of 2 times per application cycle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A 14-day waiting period is required between attempts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calculators are not permitted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion-item bsu-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"accordion-button\"><span class=\"accordion-header user-select-none\">Cancellation &amp; no-show policy<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registration closes 48 hours before each test session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To cancel your exam, email:<\/strong><br><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">proctor@ntcmn.edu<\/a>&nbsp;at least 48 hours before your scheduled test date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Late cancellation or no-show:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$10 fee added to your next exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First occurrence: $60 exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Second occurrence: $70 exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Third occurrence: $80 exam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>After a second late cancellation or no-show:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A 30-day testing hold will be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may not schedule or test during this period<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any exam scheduled during the hold will be automatically cancelled<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion-item bsu-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"accordion-button\"><span class=\"accordion-header user-select-none\">How should I prepare?<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The HSRT measures reasoning skills. Strengthening your critical thinking ability is the best preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Recommended Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.minnesota.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2024-04\/hsrt-ad-interpretation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">HSRT-AD: Your Score Report as a First Step to Improved Critical Thinking<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insightassessment.com\/iaresource\/critical-thinking-what-it-is-and-why-it-counts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Critical Thinking: What it Is and Why It Counts<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Free Online Critical Thinking Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.123test.com\/critical-thinking-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Critical Thinking Test<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aptitude-test.com\/aptitude-tests\/verbal\/critical-thinking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Critical Thinking Tests &ndash; Aptitude Test<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobtestprep.co.uk\/critical-thinking-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Critical Thinking Test Practice<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iprep.online\/courses\/critical-thinking-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Critical Thinking Practice Test &ndash; iPrep<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.assessmentday.com\/watson-glaser-critical-thinking.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Watson Glaser Critical Thinking Test<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpartnership.com\/free\/critical\/1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Critical Thinking Test &ndash; Test Partnership<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>YouTube Tutorial Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4AxV6PgtWLQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">How to Pass Critical Thinking Assessment Test &ndash; Questions and Answers with Solutions<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=acIbTpBt_HA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">How to Pass Critical Thinking Assessment Test &ndash; Questions and Answers with Solutions<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QsPc4m5X_Cg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">How to Pass Critical Thinking Assessment Exam &ndash; Questions and Answers with Solutions<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JGFjkU5ZaSQ&amp;list=PLdUQr8U4j3W_l0c55gH_tgP2Qm1mjJ_63\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Critical Thinking Test &ndash; Answers to Sample Questions<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gVhxvvpCglY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Critical Thinking Test &ndash; Types of Question<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=03QM26sBjFg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Critical Thinking Test &ndash; Tips<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Health Sciences Reasoning Test (HSRT-AD) The Health Sciences Reasoning Test (HSRT-AD) is required for competitive admission into select health programs at Northwest Technical College. 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