The HiSET was approved by the State of California as one of three High School Equivalency Tests. The HISET® exam, the new alternative to the GED® test, certifies a test taker’s attainment of academic knowledge and skills equivalent to those of a high school graduate. You have the option to take the test on paper or computer.
Fees: Click HERE to see the costs of testing.
Registration Process:
You will need the following items when you register:
- Your valid government issued identification
HiSET testing will vary month to month so please check our WEBSITE for information on test days and times.
Overview:
|
Test |
Test Time | Questions | Total
Points |
Passing
Score |
| Reading | 65 minutes | 50 multiple choice | 20 | 8 |
| Writing | 120 minutes | 60 multiple choice
1 essay |
20 | 8 |
| Mathematics | 90 minutes | 55 multiple choice | 20 | 8 |
| Science | 80 minutes | 60 multiple choice | 20 | 8 |
| Social Studies | 70 minutes | 60 multiple choice | 20 |
8 |
Score Information:
The highest possible score is 20 points in each subject. 100 points possible for the entire exam.
You must meet the following 3 requirements to receive your HiSET Certificate:
- You must receive a passing score of 8 or higher on each test
- You must receive a 2 or higher on your essay.
- You must receive a combined score of 45 or higher.
Scores will be accessible through your HiSET account by going to this link.
Paper-based scores are available approximately 10 days after your test date. Computer-based scores will take about 1-2 days.
Due to the high volume of students, we will be unable to provide test scores at our center.
If you have any questions, you may contact ETS customer service at 1-855-694-4738.
Click on the link below to create your ETS account and register to test:
https://hiset.ets.org/test_takers