Boston Centers for Youth & Families
Jackson Mann Community Center
500 Cambridge Street
Allston, MA 02134
617-635-4920 x2202
Bristol Community College
11 Field Road
Attleboro, MA 02703
774-357-3978
Devens FBOP
42 Patton Road
Ayer, MA 01432
978-796-1000
Boston Centers for Youth & Families
1483 Tremont Street, 3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02120
617-635-4920 x2540
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Curtis Hall Community Center
20 South Street
Boston, MA 02130
617-635-5193
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Department of Youth Services
Springfield Residential Treatment
280 Tinkham Road
Boston, MA 01129
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Roxbury Community College
Testing Department Lab Bldg. 3
1234 Columbs Avenue, Room 217
Boston, MA 02120
617-708-3628
Massasoit Community College
Student Center Bldg.
One Massasoit Blvd., Room 139
Brockton, MA 02302
508-588-9100
Massasoit Community College
Academci Bldg.
900 Randolph Street, Room 435
Canton, MA 02021
781-821-2222 x2135
Charlestown Adult Educational Program
76 Monument Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
617-635-4920
Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School
57 Old Muggett Hill Road
Charlton, MA 01507
508-248-5971 x1714
Clinton MA Adult Learning Center
150 School Street
Clinton, MA 01510
978-365-4226
Massachusetts Correctional Institution - MCI
965 Elm Street
Concord, MA 01742
North Shore Community College
Danvers Campus Testing Center - DB213
1 Ferncroft Road
Danvers, MA 01923
978-739-5409
Mount Wachusett Community College
One Jackson Place
27 Jackson Ave, Room 125 & 127
Devens, MA 04134
978-630-9574
Boston Centers for Youth & Families
Perkins Community Center
155 Talbort Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02124
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Department of Youth Services
Commonwealth Secure Detention - CBT
425 Harvard Street
Dorchester, MA 02124
Boston Centers for Youth & Families
Paris Street Community Center
112 Paris Street
East Boston, MA 02128
617-635-4920 x2202
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Harborside Community Ctr
312 Border Street
East Boston, MA 02129
617-635-4920
Dukes County Sheriffs Office - CBT
149 Main Street
Edgartown, MA 02539
Bristol Community College
Building G
77 Elsbree Street, Room 218
Fall River, MA 02720
774-357-3978
Mt Wachusett Community College
444 Green Street
Check-in: Room W-12
Testing: Room W-13
Gardner, MA 01440
978-630-9173
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North Central Correctional Center - CBT
500 Old Colony Road
Gardner, MA 01440
Wellspring House - CBT
302 Essex Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
Berkshire Community College
South County Center
343 Main Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230
413-236-1656
Franklin County House of Correction - CBT
160 Elm Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
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Greenfield Community College
One College Drive
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-775-1821
GED - Room C110
HiSET - Room E150
Northern Essex Community College
Technology Center
100 Elliott Street, Room TC-129
Haverhill, MA 01830
978-556-3872
Holyoke Community College
Kittredge Testing Center
303 Homestead Avenue, Room 204 & 307
Holyoke, MA 01040
413-552-2112
Wellspring Multi-Service Center - CBT
Massachusetts Test Center Administrator
814 Nantasket Avenue
Hull, MA 02045
Bostong Centers for Youth & Families
Community Center - CBT
1179 River Street
Hyde Park, MA 02136
Boston Centers for Youth & Families
Curtis Hall Community Center
20 South Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
617-635-4920 x2202
Lawrence Adult Learning Center
51 Lawrence Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
978-722-8114
Lowell Public Schools
Frederic Abisi Adult Education Center
408 Merrimack Street
Lowell, MA 01854
978-937-8989
Hampden County Sheriff's Department - CBT
627 Randall Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
North Shore Community College
McGee Bldg. Testing Center
300 Broad Street, LS215
Lynn, MA 01905
781-477-2135
Boston Centers for Youth & Families
Mildred Avenue Community Center
5 Mildred Avenue
Mattapan, MA 02126
617-635-4920
Department of Youth Services
Northeast Regional Youth Service Center - CBT
33 Gregory Street
Middleton, MA 01949
Nantucket Community School
56 Centre Street
Nantucket, MA 02554
508-228-7285 x1571
New Bedford Public Schools
Building 9
181 Hillman Street, Room 203
New Bedford, MA 02740
508-997-4511
Massachusetts Correctional Institution
2 Clark Street
Norfolk, MA 02056
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Free Library, Lower Level
275 Church Street, Room LB05
North Adams, MA 02147
413-236-1656
Berkshire Community College
Jonathan Edwards Library
1350 West Street, Room E-10
Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-236-1655
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Quest Connect
505 East Street, Suite 104
Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-442-9500
Quincy College
Plymouth Testing Center
36 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 228
Plymouth, MA 02360
617-984-1617
Quincy Public Schools Center for Technical Education
316 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02171
617-984-6619
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Quincy College Testing Center
1250 Hancock Street
Room 521 5th floor
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-1650
Boston Centers for Youth & Families
6 Cummins HWY
Roslindale, MA 02131
617-635-4920 x2202
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Boston Centers for Youth & Families
Thomas M Menino Community Center
125 Brookway Road
Roslindale, MA 02131
617-635-4920
HiSET Test
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Department of Youth Services
Connelly Center - CBT
450 Canterbury Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
HiSET Test
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The School of Re-entry
Boston Pre-Release Center - CBT
430 Canterbury Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
Boston Centers for Youth & Families
Shelburne Community Center
2730 Washington Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
617-635-4920
HiSET Test
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Boston Centers for Youth & Families
Vine Street Community Center
339 Dudley Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
617-959-9400
HiSET Test
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Boston Public Schools Adult Education
Madiston Park High School Bldg. 1
55 Malcolm X Boulevard
Roxbury, MA 02120
617-635-9300
HiSET Test
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Roxbury Community College
1234 Columbus Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02120
857-701-1400
Massachusetts Correctional Institution
Shirley Medium - CBT
Shirley Minimum - CBT
Harvard Road
Shirley, MA 01464
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Souza Baranoski Correctional Center-CBT
Harvard Road
Shirley, MA 01464
SCALE Adult Learning Center
167 Holand Street
Somerville, MA 02144
617-625-6600 x6936
Boston Centers for Youth & Families
Condon Community Center
200 D Street
South Boston, MA 02127
617-635-4920
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Tech Computers, Inc.
574 Dorchester Avenue
South Boston, MA 02127
617-622-5600
After Incarceratoin Support Services Program
Hampden County Sheriff's Department
736 State Street
Springfield, MA 01109
413-781-2050 x8328
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Springfield Public Schools
204 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01109
413-787-7210
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Springfield Technical Community College
Testing & Assessment Bldg. 19
One Armory Square, Room 238
Springfield, MA 01102
413-755-4709
Goss 1 Secure Treatment - CBT
60 Hodges Avenue
Taunton, MA 02780
508-828-3826
Pearson Professional Centers
20 WIlliam Street, Suite 210
Wellesley, MA 02481
781-235-2091
Cape Cod Community College
Grossman Upper Commons
Testing/Assessment Center
2240 Lyannough Road, Room 204
West Barnstable, MA 02668
774-330-4543
Department of Youth Services
Allen Hall
288 Lyman Street
Westboro, MA 01581
413-586-4900
Quinsigamond Community College
25 Federal Street
Worcester, MA 01608
508-854-7529
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Worcester Adult Learning Center
24 Chatham Street
Worcester, MA 01609
508-799-3090
Massachusetts State GED Test and HiSET Exam Eligibility Requirements
- You are required to be a resident of Massachusetts.
- You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
- You must be 18 years of age. However, you can take the test at 16 or 17 if you meet additional requirements.
- Cost: $100-$125, check with local testing center
- Passing score: GED: 145 (minimum) in each subject. HiSET: 8 in each subtest, combined score of 45; minimum of 2 on the Language Arts, Writing essay.
- Accommodations: You must apply for disability accommodations through the HiSET test’s accommodations page or through the GED testing service's accommodations page.
- After you pass the test, the State of Massachusetts will award you a HiSET or GED certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.
Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked the most about how to get a GED and HiSET in Massachusetts.
Yes. In fact, GED Academy is the only home study course that is 100% approved by the GED Testing Service. This is why over 2.4 million people have used GED Academy to get their GED Credential. Fast, easy, and simple on your mobile phone.
If you're like many Americans, you're probably wondering: How can I get my GED fast? Well, the good news is that earning your GED certificate is easier than you think. The sooner you start, the sooner you can meet your goals.
Take the steps one at a time.
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Check Your Eligibility: Every state has its own HSE test eligibility requirements. You can find Massachusetts's requirements here.
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Learn the Material: Study for the test. You can study on your own, in a local GED-prep classroom, or online.
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Practice the Material: Establish a quiet study space. Focus your study with a guides or online classes. Check your learning with practice tests.
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Register: When you're ready, schedule your test online.
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Take the Test: On test day, bring a non-expired, government-issued photo ID. All personal items must remain outside of the testing area.
After you pass the test, the State of Massachusetts will award you a GED certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.
How long does it take to go through GED classes?
It varies by student, but here at GED Academy most students complete their coursework in about three months.
I didn't pass. How many times can you take the GED?
Some states have individual policies about retaking the test, but generally you can take the test about three times a year. Don't worry, you won't have to retake any subjects you passed previously.
What you should know:
- You should be familiar with math concepts, measurements, equations, and applying math concepts to solve real-life problems.
- You don’t have to memorize formulas and will be given a formula sheet in the test center as well as on the screen in the test.
- Essential Education offers a free practice test for math that will help you assess your readiness for the test.
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GED Academy gives you all the math you need to study at one affordable price.
The GED testing service offers an official GED practice test for $6 per subject. Essential Education offers both a free online GED practice test and a free online HiSET practice test. You can take our free practice test in one subject, several subjects, or all of the subjects.
There are two high school equivalency exams given in Massachusetts: HiSET and GED. Both are equivalent to a high school diploma, and are accepted at 99% of colleges. You can go on to get a great job, get a degree, or join the military with a Massachusetts HiSET or GED.
The Massachusetts GED exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts. The Massachusetts HiSET exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, Reading, and Writing.
GED TEST
SUBJECT
TIME
Math
115 minutes
Social Studies
90 minutes
Science
90 minutes
Language Arts
150 minutes
Total
7 hours, 41 minutes
HiSET EXAM
SUBJECT
TIME
Math
90 minutes
Social Studies
70 minutes
Science
80 minutes
Reading
60 minutes
Writing
120 minutes
Total
7 hours
GED TEST
SUBJECT
# OF QUESTIONS
Math
46
Social Studies
35
Science
34
Language Arts
46
HiSET EXAM
SUBJECT
# OF QUESTIONS
Math
40-50
Social Studies
40-50
Science
40-50
Reading
40-50
Writing
40-50 + essay
TEST
PER SUBJECT
TOTAL
GED® Test
$31.25
$125
HiSET® Exam
$24
$120
TEST
SCORE
GED
145 minimum per subject
HiSET
8 minimum per subject, combined minimum of 45, 2 minimum on the essay
For the Massachusetts GED test, there is no waiting period for the first 3 retakes. After the 3rd retake, you have to wait 60 days before testing again. There’s no yearly testing limit.
For the Massachusetts HiSET exam, you can retake each HiSET subtest twice per year.
The Massachusetts GED or HiSET tests must be taken at an official testing center. You can find the closest center to you on our list of testing centers.
You are required to be a resident of Massachusetts to take the GED or HiSET.
Find the closest Massachusetts testing center on the list here.
How old do I have to be to take the Massachusetts test?
You must be 18 years of age.
If you are 16 or 17 you cannot schedule a test until an official Letter of Withdrawal from the last school you attended is approved by the Massachusetts High School Equivalency Office.
What needs to be on the Letter of Withdrawal?
- Must be on school letterhead, including the address and phone number
- Includes the last date of your attendance and the date of withdrawal
- Comes from the office of the Principal, Headmaster, or the Head of Guidance
- Must be signed by the Principal, Headmaster, of the Head of Guidance
Once completed, submit the letter including your name, phone number and email address either by email to ostroud@doe.mass.edu or by mail to:
HSE Office 3rd Floor
75 Pleasant Street
Maiden, MA 02148
Attn: Olympia Stroud
If you have a disability, you can apply for GED disability accommodations or HiSET disability accommodations. Don’t know if you qualify? Click here for more information.
Yes. In fact, GED Academy is the only home study course that is 100% approved by the GED Testing Service. This is why over 2.4 million people have used GED Academy to get their GED Credential. Fast, easy, and simple on your mobile phone.
If you're like many Americans, you're probably wondering: How can I get my GED fast? Well, the good news is that earning your GED certificate is easier than you think. The sooner you start, the sooner you can meet your goals.
Take the steps one at a time.
- Check Your Eligibility: Every state has its own HSE test eligibility requirements. You can find Massachusetts's requirements here.
- Learn the Material: Study for the test. You can study on your own, in a local GED-prep classroom, or online.
- Practice the Material: Establish a quiet study space. Focus your study with a guides or online classes. Check your learning with practice tests.
- Register: When you're ready, schedule your test online.
- Take the Test: On test day, bring a non-expired, government-issued photo ID. All personal items must remain outside of the testing area.
After you pass the test, the State of Massachusetts will award you a GED certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.
How long does it take to go through GED classes?
It varies by student, but here at GED Academy most students complete their coursework in about three months.
I didn't pass. How many times can you take the GED?
Some states have individual policies about retaking the test, but generally you can take the test about three times a year. Don't worry, you won't have to retake any subjects you passed previously.
What you should know:
- You should be familiar with math concepts, measurements, equations, and applying math concepts to solve real-life problems.
- You don’t have to memorize formulas and will be given a formula sheet in the test center as well as on the screen in the test.
- Essential Education offers a free practice test for math that will help you assess your readiness for the test.
- GED Academy gives you all the math you need to study at one affordable price.
The GED testing service offers an official GED practice test for $6 per subject. Essential Education offers both a free online GED practice test and a free online HiSET practice test. You can take our free practice test in one subject, several subjects, or all of the subjects.
There are two high school equivalency exams given in Massachusetts: HiSET and GED. Both are equivalent to a high school diploma, and are accepted at 99% of colleges. You can go on to get a great job, get a degree, or join the military with a Massachusetts HiSET or GED.
The Massachusetts GED exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts. The Massachusetts HiSET exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, Reading, and Writing.
| GED TEST | |
|---|---|
| SUBJECT | TIME |
| Math | 115 minutes |
| Social Studies | 90 minutes |
| Science | 90 minutes |
| Language Arts | 150 minutes |
| Total | 7 hours, 41 minutes |
| HiSET EXAM | |
|---|---|
| SUBJECT | TIME |
| Math | 90 minutes |
| Social Studies | 70 minutes |
| Science | 80 minutes |
| Reading | 60 minutes |
| Writing | 120 minutes |
| Total | 7 hours |
| GED TEST | |
|---|---|
| SUBJECT | # OF QUESTIONS |
| Math | 46 |
| Social Studies | 35 |
| Science | 34 |
| Language Arts | 46 |
| HiSET EXAM | |
|---|---|
| SUBJECT | # OF QUESTIONS |
| Math | 40-50 |
| Social Studies | 40-50 |
| Science | 40-50 |
| Reading | 40-50 |
| Writing | 40-50 + essay |
| TEST | PER SUBJECT | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|
| GED® Test | $31.25 | $125 |
| HiSET® Exam | $24 | $120 |
| TEST | SCORE |
|---|---|
| GED | 145 minimum per subject |
| HiSET | 8 minimum per subject, combined minimum of 45, 2 minimum on the essay |
For the Massachusetts GED test, there is no waiting period for the first 3 retakes. After the 3rd retake, you have to wait 60 days before testing again. There’s no yearly testing limit.
For the Massachusetts HiSET exam, you can retake each HiSET subtest twice per year.
The Massachusetts GED or HiSET tests must be taken at an official testing center. You can find the closest center to you on our list of testing centers.
You are required to be a resident of Massachusetts to take the GED or HiSET.
Find the closest Massachusetts testing center on the list here.
You must be 18 years of age.
If you are 16 or 17 you cannot schedule a test until an official Letter of Withdrawal from the last school you attended is approved by the Massachusetts High School Equivalency Office.
- Must be on school letterhead, including the address and phone number
- Includes the last date of your attendance and the date of withdrawal
- Comes from the office of the Principal, Headmaster, or the Head of Guidance
- Must be signed by the Principal, Headmaster, of the Head of Guidance
Once completed, submit the letter including your name, phone number and email address either by email to ostroud@doe.mass.edu or by mail to:
HSE Office 3rd Floor
75 Pleasant Street
Maiden, MA 02148
Attn: Olympia Stroud
If you have a disability, you can apply for GED disability accommodations or HiSET disability accommodations. Don’t know if you qualify? Click here for more information.
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