HiSET
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HiSET is a high school equivalency exam that serves as an alternative to the GED for individuals seeking a credential comparable to a U.S. high school diploma.
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Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
high school equivalency exam
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standardized test → |
| administeredAs |
computer-based test
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paper-based test → |
| alternativeTo |
GED
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| category |
assessment
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education → |
| country |
United States
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| credentialIssuer |
state or jurisdictional education authority
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| credentialType |
high school equivalency credential
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| eligibilityCriterion |
minimum age requirement set by state or jurisdiction
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no high school diploma → not currently enrolled in high school → |
| examType |
criterion-referenced test
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| focusesOn |
college and career readiness skills
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| fullName |
High School Equivalency Test
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| hasRegistrationMode |
online registration
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phone registration → |
| hasRetakePolicy |
yes
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| hasSection |
Mathematics
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Reading → Science → Social Studies → Writing → |
| intendedFor |
individuals without a traditional high school diploma
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| language |
English
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Spanish → |
| measures |
high school-level knowledge and skills
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| passingRequirement |
minimum overall score
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minimum score per subject → |
| purpose |
provide a credential comparable to a U.S. high school diploma
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| recognizedAs |
equivalent to a high school diploma for many postsecondary institutions
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equivalent to a high school diploma for most employment purposes → |
| recognizedBy |
many U.S. states
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| requires |
registration
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test fee → |
| scoreScale |
scaled scores per subject
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| subjectAreaLevel |
U.S. high school level
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| targetPopulation |
adults and out-of-school youth
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| testCenterType |
authorized testing centers
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| testFormat |
multiple-choice questions
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| usedFor |
college admission
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employment qualification → military enlistment eligibility → |
| usedIn |
adult education programs
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| writingComponent |
essay
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Referenced by (3)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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HiSET
("GED")
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alternativeTo |
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HiSET
("High School Equivalency Test")
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fullName |
|
ETS
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notableTestDeveloped |