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.
True, the HiSet can accommodate people with but not limited to ADHA, psychiatric disorders, health disabilities, learning disabilities and hearing/visual impairments.
Is a high school 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 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 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 a student is allowed to be enrolled in a public high school program?
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 from high school to college?
Not automatically because an IEP is specific to the k-12 public school system. Students who have an IEP in high school need to seek accommodations from their colleges through the disability services office.
You can do this by sending your most recent IEP to your college after you have been accepted. Colleges provide similar accommodations but 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
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- 240
Math- 240
Science- 220
*these are the scores in 2020. Scoring changes every year