NET and HOBET Entrance Tests

• NET HOBET Test Dates & Times
• Test Registration
• How to Prepare
• How do I verify my registration?
• What to Bring on Test Day
• How Soon You Will Know Results
• Re-Scheduling your Test
• No-Show Policy
• Test Results and Program
  Application Pool Placement

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NET HOBET Test Dates & Times
Both tests are 3-hour assessments, and are administered at NC State on the following dates:

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Follow these steps before you take the NET or HOBET test:

1. Registration - All fees are NON-REFUNDABLE
   Print a copy of the NET/ HOBET Registration Form (PDF format).  Complete the form and take it to the Cashier's Office in the Fallerius Building along with your payment.   Cash, check, money order, or credit cards are accepted.

   Costs are as follows:

   • Non-refundable fee of $40.00
   • Registrations will NOT be accepted on the day of the exam.

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2. Preparation
   Students who wish to prepare for this examination may purchase a Nurse Entrance Test Study Guide (same as Study Guide for the HOBET) in the Campus Bookstore or borrow a copy from the Bromfield Library, free of charge.
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3. Check your NC Student E-Mail for Registration Confirmation and Reminders
   Soon after you pay your fee to the Cashier's office, you will receive an e-mail confirmation regarding your test date.  If you neglect to provide an email address, your NC State Student E-mail account will be used to communication with you.
    
4. What to Bring on Test Day
   On the day of the test, arrive 15 minutes prior to test time and one form of identification with you. Suggested forms of identification are a driver's license, social security card, high school or college I.D.  You will also need two #2 lead pencils with erasers.  Scrap paper will be provided and NO CALCULATORS are permitted.
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5. How Soon You Will Know Results
   Test results will be mailed to you from NC State approximately 10 - 14 days after the test date.  You may also check your scores online by logging into MyNC.  Once you have logged in, click on Assessment Summary.  Your composite score will be indicated as "NET Composite"; the reading and math scores which are averaged to determine the composite score will also be recorded as "NET Reading" and "NET Math" respectively.
   Note:  HOBET Test results are recorded as NET scores and can be inter-changed.
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6. Rescheduling
    If you cannot attend on the date indicated, and you must notify the Student Success Center by calling 419-755-4736 or 419-755-4764 at least 24 hours in advance of your scheduled test time in order to reschedule; otherwise, another non-refundable fee will apply.  Students will only be permitted to reschedule one time.  Students who fail to give 24 hours notice will be required to pay another $40 fee to schedule a new test date.
   
   Please provide the following when calling to reschedule:
   * Your name
   * Student ID #
   * Phone number
   * The new test date you would like to reserve
   
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7. No Shows
   All appointment no-shows will be required to re-register through NC Stateby paying another registration fee.
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8. Test Results & Application Pool Placement
   Questions about your test results can be directed to Cathy Craig, NC State's Coordinator of Student Assessment Services, at 419-755-4736 or the Student Success Center at 419-755-4764.
   
   For more information on your application pool placement or to complete your special application to become a part of the application pool, please contact Linda Nicol at 419-755-5635 in the Health Sciences Office.
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(Testing fees and seat availability are subject to change without notice.) 

Click on the link below to view or print complete registration information:
 NET or HOBET Test Information (PDF format)