HiSet
True or False? If you have an IEP or were diagnosed with a mental or physical disability, you can receive accommodations to take your HiSET.
Yes, the HiSET can accommodate people with but not limited to ADHD, psychological or psychiatric disorders, learning and other cognitive disabilities, physical disorders, chronic health disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and hearing and visual impairments.
Is a HS diploma equivalent to a HiSET certificate?
Yes! Passing the HiSET exam proves you have the same academic knowledge as a high school graduate.
Employers and colleges should accept your HiSET in lieu of a diploma.
What two languages can you take the HiSET in?
English and Spanish. Not all testing centers offer Spanish testing though so make sure to check beforehand.
True or False? High schools are not able to accommodate students who are dealing with difficult circumstances like homelessness, parenting, needing to work, etc
False. High schools want to see their students graduate rather than drop out. Every school is different but schools can offer modified schedules, online classes, free transportation, college credits, on campus day care, etc. to help students needing extra support.
If you are under age 18, what piece of documentation do you need to provide before taking the HiSET test?
People under age 18 must provide an official Letter of Withdrawal from the last school they attended with their last date of attendance. This letter needs to be approved before you can register for the test
What is the maximum age allowed to be enrolled in a public high school program?
A student is legally entitled to stay enrolled in high school until their 22nd birthday.
How much does it cost to take the HiSET?
There are five sections of the test. Each section costs $20 if you take the test online and $25 if you take the test on paper (either answer is accepted). There are many agencies and programs (including DCF) that will cover the cost of your testing.
Does your IEP automatically carry over to college?
Not automatically. Because an IEP is specific to the public school K-12 education system, it will not automatically transfer to college. Students who have an IEP in high school need to seek accommodations from their colleges through disability services. You can do this by sending your most recent IEP to your college after you have been accepted. Colleges provide similar accommodations however the process is different
What are the five subtests, also known as core areas, you will be tested on for the HiSET?
Reading, Writing, Math, Science and Social Studies
What are the MCAS subject tests you need to pass in order to graduate with a high school diploma? What is the minimum passing score?
English/Language Arts, Math and Science.
Scoring changes every year. In 2020:
Math and Lang. Arts- 240
Science- 220