High School Equivalency Certificate

HiSET/GED FAQs

FAQs

The HiSET exam is made up of 5 sub-tests.

  1. ​​Language Arts - Reading: 65 minutes (80 minutes for Spanish), 50 multiple-choice questions.
  2. Language Arts - Writing: 120 minutes, 60 multiple choice questions and one essay prompt.
  3. Mathematics: 90 minutes, 55 multiple-choice questions.
  4. Science: 80 minutes, 60 multiple-choice questions.
  5. Social Studies: 70 minutes, 60 multiple-choice questions.

​Once you are ready to take the test, find a test center near you and schedule an appointment.

The GED exam involves 4 sub-tests.

  1. Mathematics: 115 minutes, 46-49 multiple-choice questions.
    Language Arts: 150 minutes, 46-51 multiple-choice and written answer questions.
  2. Social Studies: 70 minutes, 30-34 multiple-choice and written answer questions.
  3. Science: 90 minutes, 34-40 multiple-choice questions.

​Once you are ready to take the test, find a test center near you and schedule an appointment.

Earning an equivalency certificate is usually faster than finishing a high school diploma. Some students finish in as little as one month! Others may need six to nine months. Passing your HiSET test will depend on your educational background and how much you study.

Classes to help prepare for the tests are offered​ 7 days a week both online and in-person.​Check out our online schedule to see our current course offerings.

Our HiSET test preparation classes are free!
There are fees to take the exams. The exact cost will depend on where you take it. Check with your test center before scheduling your appointment.
T​​​alk to your teacher or counselor about scholarships or vouchers.