How Clatsop Community College uses the HSRT in admissions
Clatsop Community College admits to its Nursing AAS in two phases. Applicants who advance from Phase 1 complete a proctored essay and the HSRT in Phase 2; the overall HSRT score contributes up to 10 points, combined with Phase 1 points to determine final selection. The point spread by score band is not published.
No published minimum, but with up to 10 ranking points tied to your overall HSRT score, a strong result directly improves your Phase 2 standing.
Retake policy
Contact the Clatsop CC nursing program for the current HSRT retake policy and Phase 2 testing schedule.
About the Clatsop Community College nursing program
Clatsop Community College in Astoria uses a two-phase selective admission for its Nursing AAS; the HSRT and a proctored essay make up Phase 2, with the overall HSRT score worth up to 10 ranking points. Because those points are competitive rather than pass/fail, a higher HSRT score directly improves standing. Confirmed in the official Fall 2026 nursing application instructions.
About the HSRT exam
The Health Sciences Reasoning Test is developed by Insight Assessment. Unlike the TEAS or HESI, it does not test science, math, or vocabulary. It measures five critical thinking skills: analysis, inference, evaluation, inductive reasoning, and deductive reasoning. The exam is approximately 33–35 questions and is typically timed at 50 minutes.
Oregon nursing programs use the HSRT to emphasize clinical reasoning ability over content memorization. The HSRT is designed to assess whether applicants can reason through novel problems, the core skill of clinical practice.
How to prepare for the HSRT at Clatsop Community College
Because there is no content to memorize, HSRT preparation looks different from TEAS or HESI prep. Effective preparation involves:
- Understanding the six skill areas tested on the HSRT
- Taking a baseline diagnostic to identify your weakest subscale
- Practicing argument analysis, inference, and logical reasoning with HSRT-format questions
- Completing full-length practice exams under realistic conditions
- Reviewing every wrong answer by skill area, not just overall score
StudyBuddy is the only dedicated HSRT prep platform, 1,000+ practice questions across 10 skill assessments, 64 interactive lessons, and 10 timed practice exams, all built for the specific format and skill areas that Clatsop Community College tests.
Registration at Clatsop Community College
Registration for the HSRT is coordinated through Clatsop Community College's admissions office. You will receive a direct link and access code to the Insight Assessment online testing platform. Do not attempt to register independently, the test requires a program-issued access code.
Contact: www.clatsopcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/Nursing-App-Instructions-for-Fall-2026.pdf
