High School Equivalency Preparation
GED and HiSET Comparison
Students can earn a California High School Equivalency Certificate by passing either the GED or the HiSET. ABE offers FREE preparation for these tests through ONLINE AND IN-PERSON classes.
GED | HiSET | |
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Subject Areas and Time for Each Test |
Reasoning through Language Arts: 150 min
Mathematics: 115 min
Science: 90 min
Social Studies: 90 min
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Language Arts-Reading: 65 min
Language Arts-Writing: 120 min
Mathematics: 90 min
Science: 80 min
Social Studies: 70 min
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Passing Scores |
150 on each test
Total of 600
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Average of 9 on each test (min. 8)
Total of 45 (minimum)
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Question Types |
Multiple-choice & Drop-down
Fill-in-the-blank
Drag-and-drop & Hot Spot
Extended response & Short Answer
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Multiple-choice
Essay
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Testing Method | Tests are computer-based and accommodations may be available for eligible students. | Can choose either computer-based or pencil-paper tests |
Accommodations Info | GED Disability Accommodations |
Frequently Asked Questions
Have more questions? For the GED, click here.
For the HiSET click here.
Steps for High School Equivalency
For information on the HSE Preparation Program or the HSE Distance Learning, please call (909) 274-4937 or email abeinfo@mtsac.edu.