HiSET GED Exam
- Lakeshore Campus is now offering the HiSET GED Exam which is paper only.
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- How much does it cost to take the HiSET exam in Illinois?
- The cost is $18 per subtest ($10 ETS fee, $8 test center fee). You
will receive two retakes per subtest; however, you must pay the $8 test
center fee each time you take a subtest. Results take 2-3 weeks. More information can be found at http://hiset.ets.org.
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- Please keep in mind that each student in the State of IL must also pass the U. S. Constitution test.
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- What is passing on the HiSET GED Exam?
- There are five subtests:
- Language Arts Reading (65 min., 40 Questions)
- Writing (120 min., 51 Q.)
- Math (90 min., 50 Q.)
- Science (80 min., 50 Q.)
- Social Studies (70 min., 50 Q.)
It is scored on a scale of 1–20. In order to pass you must do all three of the following:
- Achieve a score of at least 8 on each of the five individual subtests
- Score at least 2 out of 6 on the essay portion of the writing test
- Have a total combined score on all five subtests of at least 45
Some states may set passing scores that are higher, but under no
circumstances can you pass with a total score lower than 45 on the exam.
For free practice tests and downloads, click here. You may test on each sub test three times during a calendar year.
Calculators are provided by test centers. You may not bring your own calculator to the test center.
Age: You must be 17 years of age or older
and not required to be enrolled in high school under Illinois state law
in order to take the HiSET exam in Illinois. If you are under 18 years
of age, you must also meet the following requirements:
- 17 years old — you must present proof of withdrawal
from the last school enrolled in before taking the HiSET exam. If
homeschooled, you must provide a signed letter from the person
responsible for your homeschooling (e.g., parent, guardian, instructor,
etc.) stating that you are no longer in the program and are not
currently enrolled in any other secondary school. Email your proof of withdrawal to ilhseiccb@iccb.state.il.us or fax it to 1-217-558-6700.