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Earning your HSED is the key to getting a better job, continuing your education, or fulfilling your personal aspirations.  \nWhat are the HSED tests? Iowa uses the HiSET ™ test as the official high school equivalency exam (Iowa discontinued using GED ® in January 2014.) It is designed to measure the skills and knowledge equivalent to a high school course of study.  \nWhat are the test’s content areas? Five separate content areas make up the HSED tests. They are mathematics, language arts-reading, language arts-writing (including essay), science, and social studies.  \nOverview of the high school equivalency preparation process:  \n1. Students first enroll in an orientation session at their nearest class site.  \n2. At orientation, students register for the class, take pre-assessments in math and reading, and set work and educational goals for their study.  \n3. Students begin their study. Sessions last 7-8 weeks depending on the location/site. Class attendance is mandatory and students will be asked to enroll in a later session if they have excessive absences.  \n4. Once a student has accumulated at least 40 instructional hours (Iowa Dept. of Education recommends 70-100 hours, however), students will take a post-test in the area in which they scored lower at orientation (math or reading) .  \n5. Students take Official Practice Tests for HiSET™ to determine whether they are ready to take the actual exam.  \n6. Students establish a HiSET™ test taker account and register for testing online. (For more information:  \n[http://hiset.ets.org/test_takers/](http://hiset.ets.org/test_takers/)) Testing fees are $53.75 for the 5-test battery or $10.75 for a single subject.  \n7. Students complete HiSET™ online testing in the testing center at NIACC’s main campus.  \n8. After passing all subject-area tests, students can then order their official high school equivalency diploma [from](from www.diplomasender.com. The)[ ](from www.diplomasender.com. The)[www.diplomasender.com](from www.diplomasender.com. The)[. The](from www.diplomasender.com. The) first copy is free and all additional copies are $15.  \n9. Students who complete their HSED during the program year are encouraged to attend the annual HSED graduation ceremony.  \nYour Future is Waiting  \nSpecifics about the HiSET™ test  \n\n| Test | Items | Time Limit |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Language Arts, Writing-Part 1 | 61 questions( includes essay) | 120\u003Cbr>minutes |\n| Social Studies | 60 questions | 70 minutes |\n| Science | 60 questions | 80 minutes |\n| Language Arts-Reading | 50 questions | 65 minutes |\n| Mathematics | 55 questions (calculator allowed) | 90 minutes |\n\nWhat score do I need to pass my HSED test? To pass the HSED test, students must have a test score of 8 or above in each content area. They must average 45 points overall to pass. Students must take and pass all five tests, even if they score very highly on a specific test.  \n“It ’s a great program. The teachers are amazing—they really do care about their students.” —-James Campbell, 2017 graduate  \nHelpful links  \nNIACC Adult Education & Literacy: HSED Program (includes class schedules):  \n[http://www.niacc.edu/learning](http://www.niacc.edu/learning)support/adult-literacy/high-schoolequivalency-diploma-hsed/  \nIowa Department of Education  \nExplanation of High School Equivalency Program:  \n[https://www.educateiowa.gov/adult](https://www.educateiowa.gov/adult)career-and-community-college/ adult-education-and-literacy/highschool-equivalency-diploma-hsed  \nHiSET™ Free Practice Tests:  \n[http://hiset.ets.org/about/bulletin/](http://hiset.ets.org/about/bulletin/)  \nEligibility Requirements  \nAnyone 17 or older, as long as they are no longer enrolled in high school, can take the Official HiSET® tests. However, 17 and 18 year old HSED completers cannot receive their transcript and diploma from the Iowa Department of Education until May of the year ","cbCairfXVwNyoNT7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairfXVwNyoNT7","pdf",2538412,"English","# Overview of the HSED program\n## What are the HSED tests?\n## Test content areas and time limits\n## Preparation process (7–8 week sessions)\n## Passing requirements and practice tests\n## HiSET™ account, online registration, and testing fees\n## Official diploma ordering\n## Eligibility requirements\n## HSED accommodations\n## Contact information","[{\"question\":\"What is the HiSET™ test used for in the HSED program?\",\"answer\":\"Iowa uses the HiSET™ test as the official high school equivalency exam. 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