How difficult is the HiSET exam?

Not so hard. As long as you can answer questions like that, you should have no problem doing well on the test. This section will have 50 multiple-choice questions, and you will be allotted 90 minutes to complete it.

Can you use a calculator on the HiSET at home?

Yes, but you can’t bring your own. Your test center will provide a calculator to you.

What is a passing score on HiSET?

Most states use the HiSET ® passing criteria which means to pass the HiSET exam, you need to: Score at least 8 out of 20 on each of the five subtests. Score at least 2 out of 6 on the essay. Achieve a total scaled score on all five HiSET subtests of at least 45 out of 100.

What is the highest HiSET score?

HiSET scores are reported on a 1–20 score scale in 1-point increments. ETS has set a national passing score of 8 for each of the five subtests and a combined score of 45 to pass the HiSET exam.

Do colleges look at HiSET scores?

Your HiSET ® scores can be a useful tool when you’re selecting college courses and deciding on your major. If you score at least 15 out of 20 on any of your subtests, it means you’ve demonstrated college and career readiness. If you don’t score at least a 15, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go to college.

What’s on the HiSET exam?

This section measures your skill in recognizing and producing standard American English.

The multiple-choice section questions measure your ability to edit and revise written text.

The essay measures your ability to generate and organize ideas in writing.

What do you need to know about the HiSET test?

Age: Anyone 18 years or older may choose to take the HiSET exam.

Residency: You do not have to be a resident of North Carolina to take the HiSET exam.

Test Preparation or Instruction: Test preparation or instruction is encouraged but not mandatory.

Practice Test: You are not required to take or pass an official practice test to take the HiSET exam.

What’s the difference between the HiSET and GED?

Which test should I take. Choosing the right high school equivalency test is a big decision. It can be a tough choice to make,too.

GED. How do I take the GED? The GED is a test that is administered on a computer.

TASC. How do I take the TASC? TASC can be taken in a testing center on a computer or on a paper form.

HiSET. How do I take the HiSET?

What is in this study guide?

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