{"id":2186,"date":"2025-11-11T08:45:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T08:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theentrypass.com\/resources\/?p=2186"},"modified":"2025-11-11T08:45:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T08:45:40","slug":"how-long-does-the-hiset-exam-take","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theentrypass.com\/resources\/how-long-does-the-hiset-exam-take\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does the HiSET Exam Take?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The HiSET (High School Equivalency Test) is a flexible alternative to the GED, allowing adults to earn a high school equivalency credential. It consists of <a href=\"https:\/\/theentrypass.com\/resources\/faq\/what-are-the-5-hiset-tests\/\">five separate subtests:<\/a> Language Arts \u2013 Reading, Language Arts \u2013 Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Unlike some exams taken in one sitting, the HiSET offers scheduling flexibility you can take each subtest on different days, at your own pace, within a 12-month period from your first attempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Total Testing Time (All Subtests Combined):<\/strong> Approximately 7 hours and 35 minutes of actual exam time, excluding breaks. This breaks down as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Language Arts \u2013 Reading<\/strong>: 65 minutes (40 multiple-choice questions).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language Arts \u2013 Writing<\/strong>: 120 minutes (60 multiple-choice questions + one essay prompt).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mathematics<\/strong>: 90 minutes (55 multiple-choice and gridded-response questions; calculator allowed for most parts).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Science<\/strong>: 80 minutes (60 multiple-choice questions).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social Studies<\/strong>: 70 minutes (60 multiple-choice questions).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If taken in one day (possible at some test centers), the full battery lasts about 7\u20138 hours, including short breaks between subtests (typically 10\u201315 minutes each) and any administrative time for check-in. However, most test-takers spread the exams over multiple sessions e.g., one or two subtests per visit to reduce fatigue and improve performance. Each subtest is independently timed and scored, with passing requiring at least 8 out of 20 on each (plus a 2\/6 minimum on the essay).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preparation and Logistics:<\/strong> Arrive 15\u201330 minutes early for ID verification and instructions. Computer-based testing (CBT) is common, with paper-based options available in some areas. Retakes are allowed (up to three per subtest per year in most states), but fees apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check your local testing center for scheduling. With focused preparation, many complete the series in 1\u20133 months. Study efficiently to minimize retakes and overall time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The HiSET (High School Equivalency Test) is a flexible alternative to the GED, allowing adults to earn a high school equivalency credential. It consists of five separate subtests: Language Arts \u2013 Reading, Language Arts \u2013 Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. 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