What is the HOBET Exam?
The test is a measurement of your reading ability, reading speed, and basic mathematics. Additionally, it offers some diagnostic information to admissions about your success factors in school including stress levels, test taking, and study habits. HOBET will identify any weak areas that a student may need to improve upon before succeeding in a health occupations program. It is designed to measure academic processing skills and compare them against a national average. The test is timed and takes approximately 2 hours.
Who Takes the HOBET Exam?
The HOBET is a required component of the application for admission to nursing and dental hygiene programs at Lake Washington Technical College. It is also a prerequisite for our medical assisting program.
Students applying to programs at other colleges are welcome to take the HOBET exam at LWTC. Colleges may require the HOBET exam for admission to Paramedic, Radiology or other health-related degrees or programs of study. Check with the college to which you are applying to confirm whether or not the HOBET is required.
When Can I Take the HOBET at LWTC?
The HOBET is offered by appointment only every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM - with exceptions for holidays or scheduling conflicts. Please check our Testing Calendar for more information.
How Do I Make An Appointment?
To make an appointment for the test please call 425.739.8115 or email your preferred date and time, and you will receive a confirmation. We must have your full name and a contact phone number to confirm your appointment.
Are Re-Takes Allowed for the HOBET?
Lake Washington Technical college allows students to re-take the exam once per 365 days, after a minimum 30 day wait period.*
*Scores from LWTC or any other institution must adhere to the above re-test procedure to be considered valid for LWTC admissions requirements and prerequisites.
What Do I Need to Bring on the Day of My Test?
Government-issued photo ID and a Social Security number are required for your testing appointment. If you are not legally able to obtain a Social Security number, you may use a Lake Washington Technical College Student ID number, which you can obtain on the day you test if needed.
All other materials are provided. You are not allowed to use a calculator, dictionary or any other personal items for this exam. All personal belongings, including cell phones, must be stored in the lockers outside W204 prior to testing.
What is the Fee for the HOBET?
The fee for the HOBET exam is $40. Please come to the Assessment Center in W204 prior to paying your test fee to get checked in. We will give you a Fee Slip to take to the Cashier in W201F to pay the $40 fee. You will then bring your receipt for payment back to the Assessment Center and be seated for the exam.
How Can I Prepare for the HOBET?
When Will I Get My HOBET Score?
You will receive two copies of your test results immediately after the exam. A copy of your results will be submitted to the admissions office(s) for all colleges you indicate on the sign-in sheet. Please include a copy of your test results with your application as well.
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