Open Doors - HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY - The Best Jobs for High School Graduates - You Can Do It!

Sep 14, 2026

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Open Doors provides practical guidance for adults pursuing a High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma, explaining four main diploma routes: the TASC Test, the Regents-HSE Exam pathway, the National External Diploma Program, and the 24 College Credit Program. It emphasizes starting with the TABE assessment to identify strengths and weaknesses and recommends having at least a 9th-grade level in reading and math to move forward. The publication also previews key TASC subjects and test-taking tips, then directs readers to Westchester County learning resources and the FirstFind.org online site.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages44

Reading Time1 h 51 min

AccessFree to download

You Can Do It!

Congratulations and overview of HSE options

First Things First: Reading Your Way to a Diploma

If You Have a Diploma from Another Country

The Four Paths to a High School Equivalency Diploma

Path #1: The TASC

Path #2: The Regents—HSE Exam Pathway

Path #3: The National External Diploma Program

Path #4: The 24 College Credit Program

TASC Subject Tests

Reading

Writing: Part 1

Writing: Part 2 (The Essay)

Mathematics

Social Studies

Science

TASC Test Taking Tips!

Westchester County Programs

Open Doors HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY FREE RESOURCES [firstfind.org](firstfind.org) The Best Jobs for High School Graduates 􀀗 Home Health Aide 􀀗 Personal Care Aide 􀀗 Landscaper and Groundskeeper 􀀗 Flight Attendant 􀀗 Physical Therapist Aide 􀀗 Taxi Driver 􀀗 Exterminator 􀀗 Maintenance and Repair Worker 􀀗 Plumber 􀀗 Restaurant Cook 􀀗 Recreation and Fitness Worker 􀀗 Insurance Sales Agent 􀀗 Patrol Officer 􀀗 Bus Driver 􀀗 Waiter and Waitress 􀀗 Pharmacy Technician 􀀗 Electrician 􀀗 Janitor 􀀗 Optician 􀀗 Residential Advisor 􀀗 Delivery Truck Driver 􀀗 Security Guard 􀀗 Sales Representative 􀀗 Hearing Aid Specialist 􀀗 Solar Photovoltaic Installer [Source: money.usnews.com/careers/slideshows/25-best-jobs-for-high-school-graduates](Source: money.usnews.com/careers/slideshows/25-best-jobs-for-high-school-graduates) Contents You Can Do It!.........................................................................................................................................................................4 First Things First: Reading Your Way to a Diploma.........................................................................8 If You Have a Diploma from Another Country....................................................................................10 The Four Paths to a High School Equivalency Diploma.............................................................12 Path \#1: The TASC...................................................................................................................................................... 13 Path \#2: The Regents—HSE Exam Pathway ....................................................................................... 17 Path \#3: The National External Diploma Program ........................................................................18 Path \#4: The 24 College Credit Program..............................................................................................20 TASC Subject Tests ......................................................................................................................................................... 22 Reading............................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Writing: Part 1 .............................................................................................................................................................. 27 Writing: Part 2 (The Essay)................................................................................................................................. 29 Mathematics ................................................................................................................................................................... 31 Social Studies................................................................................................................................................................ 34 Science................................................................................................................................................................................ 36 TASC Test Taking Tips! ......................................................................................................................................... 37 Westchester County Programs ..........................................................................................................................38 This publication was supported in part by funds from the New York State Library’s Adult Literacy Library Services Program, and with support from TD Bank, The Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation, and the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation. This October 2018 update to the 2010 “Getting your GED” was produced by staff of the Westchester Library System’s Department of Public Innovation & Engagement with thoughtful

FAQs

What are the four paths to a High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma?

The guide lists four options: the TASC Test, the Regents—HSE Exam pathway, the National External Diploma Program (NEDP), and the 24 College Credit Program.

Why should you take the TABE test before choosing an HSE path?

TABE results show strengths and weaknesses in the subjects required for the HSE diploma, helping you decide where to focus your studying.

What skills level does the guide recommend before moving forward with HSE preparation?

All four paths require at least a 9th grade level in reading and math skills.

Sep 14, 2026

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