Outline of the Admission Test | HCTC

Outline of the Admission Test

The Admission Test consists of 4 sections with a total of 91 questions. The total testing time is up to 165 minutes.

READING 

The reading section contains 22 questions, allotted time - 45 minutes. Candidates read four passages and answer questions that measure the essential skills required for reading:

  • Determining the logic of a passage
  • Comprehending details
  • Drawing basic inferences
  • Identifying the purpose of a passage

MATH 

The math section contains 28 questions, allotted time - 45 minutes. The test measures the candidate’s ability to apply mathematical principles in the following areas:

  • Conversions
  • Operations
  • Ratios
  • Word problems

WRITING 

The writing section contains 21 questions, allotted time - 45 minutes. Candidates read nine passages and answer questions that measure the essential skills required for writing:

  • Assessing passage development
  • Assessing paragraph logic
  • Assessing mechanics of writing

SCIENCE 

The science section contains 20 questions, allotted time – 30 minutes. The test measures the candidate’s knowledge of physiology in the following areas:

  • Cardiovascular system
  • Electrolytes
  • Gastrointestinal system
  • Immune system
  • Neurology
  • Renal system
  • Hematological system
  • Homeostasis
  • Respiratory system
  • Sensory system