PCC offers HiSET® testing.

Practice Tests – Free at PCC!

Take the HiSET® Practice Test at no cost to assess your strengths and readiness. Availability is limited, so contact us today!


STEP 1-REGISTER

Fill out the registration form, and we will connect with you to start your journey to attain your high school equivalency diploma!


STEP 2-ORIENTATION

Orientation will take 4 days or 12 hours to complete. During orientation, you will be assessed to find out your skill level and placement, so that we can build up your skill readiness to take your exam. Flexible scheduling is available.


Day 1 (4 hours): One-on-one meeting with the Director for formal intake consultation to assess your basic skills and individual needs.

Day 2 (3 hours): Take Math and/or Reading Pre-Tests to determine Educational Functioning Level (EFL).

Day 3 (3 hours): Finish pre-test; discuss results and next steps.

Day 4 (2 hours): Receive access to learning materials; determine study schedule and learning agreement.


STEP 3: HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY TEST PREP

Students will be placed at the appropriate learning level and provided with access to instructional materials, dedicated instructors, tutoring, and academic advising for personalized support. Progress will be monitored through retesting every 40 hours of instruction to determine readiness for the next level. All of your learning is FREE!


5 TEST SECTIONS
Reading-65 minutes
Writing-120 minutes
Math-90 minutes
Social Studies-70 minutes
Science-80 minutes
Multiple Choice Questions
Multiple Choice Questions and an Essay

Paper-based Test Only

Each test section can be taken separately at different times without penalty.

EXAM FEE: $75 for the full test or $15 for each test subject. Test sections do not have to be taken in one sitting.

SCORING: 45 Total Points with 8 Minimum score per subject/module; 2 minimum score on essary; 2 weeks to get scores.

TOOLS REQUIRED: Solar Calculator, which is provided.



STEP 4: REGISTER TO TAKE THE HISET EXAM

Registration is simple, sign up for the HiSET® test at  www.psiexams.com. You will get information about local testing policies, how to request modified testing conditions (accommodations), and you’ll be able to schedule your test there. Your College & Career Readiness instructor can assist you with this process. To register for testing, you will need a credit, debit or pre-paid credit card.


HISET EXAM SCHEDULE

HiSET® test: Go to  www.psiexams.com.  Log in and click on “My HiSET® account” in the upper right corner. Once you complete the scheduling questions, you’ll be directed to choose your language, subject, and the day and time that works best for you to test. You can also schedule one test subject at a time to make sure you feel prepared every time.


Dr. Shawnee Seese
Director, College and Career Readiness and Continuing Education Programs
shawnee.seese@piedmontcc.edu
(336) 322-2186 | Business Development and Entrepreneurship Center
Tammy Morris
Chief Test Administrator and Recruitment Specialist, CCR
tammy.morris@piedmontcc.edu
336-322-2480 | Business Development and Entrepreneurship Center (BDEC)

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