BCYF Jackson Mann Community Center
500 Cambridge Street
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 635-4920 x2202
Bristol CC - Attleboro Campus
11 Field Road
Attleboro, MA 02703
(774) 357-3978
Boston Centers for Youth & Families
1483 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02120
617-635-4920 x2540
View website
Roxbury Community College
1234 Columbus Avenue
Testing Dept Lab Bldg 3 Room 217
Boston, MA 02120
(617) 708-3628
Massasoit Community College
One Massasoit Boulevard
Brockton, MA 02302-3996
508-588-9100 x1994
View website
Massasoit CC
900 Randolph Street
Academic Building Room 435
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-2222 x2135
Charlestown Adult Educ Program
76 Monument Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-4920
Bay Path Regional Vo-Tech HS
57 Old Muggett Hill Road
Charlton, MA 01507
(508) 248-5971 ext. 1714
Clinton Adult Learning Center
150 School Street
Clinton, MA 01510
978-365-4226
North Shore Community College
1 Ferncroft Road
Danvers, MA 01923
978-762-4000 x5423
View website
Mount Wachusett Community College
One Jackson Place
27 Jackson Ave, Room 125
Devens, MA 04134
(978) 630-9173
Adult Learning Center Grover Cleveland School
11A Charles Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
617-635-9300
BCYF Perkins Community Center
155 Talbort Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02124
(617) 635-4920 x2202
BCYF Paris Street Community Center
112 Paris Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-4920 x2202
Harborside Community Ctr
312 Border Street
East Boston, MA 02129
(617) 635-4920
Bristol Community College
777 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
508-678-2811 x2156
Keefe Technical School
750 Winter Street
Framingham, MA 01701
508-879-5400 x254
Mt. Wachusett Community College
444 Green Street
Gardner, MA 01440
978-630-9173
Berkshire Community College
South County Center
343 Main Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 236-1656
Greenfield Community College
One College Drive
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-775-1147
Northern Essex Community College
100 Elliott Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
978-556-3448
Holyoke Community College
303 Homestead Avenue
Holyoke, MA 01040
413-552-2292
PAFEC
206 Maple Street - Fourth Floor
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2292
BCYF Curtis Hall Community Center
20 South Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-4920 x2202
Lawrence Adult Learning Center
147 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
978-722-8110
Mount Wachusett Community College
100 Erdman Way
ABE Dept 3rd Floor
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 630-9810
Lowell Adult Education Program
408 Merrimack Street
Lowell, MA 01854
978-937-8989
North Shore Community College
300 Broad Street
Lynn, MA 01901
(781) 477-2135
Assabet Valley Regional School
215 Fitchburg Street
Marlboro, MA 01752-1288
508-485-9430 x216
BCYF Mildred Avenue Community Center
5 Mildred Avenue
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-4920
Milford High School
31 W. Fountain Street
Milford, MA 01757
508-478-1119
Nantucket Community School
10 Surfside Road
Nantucket, MA 0254
508-228-7257
New Bedford Public Schools
181 Hillman Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
508-997-4511 x2419
New Bedford High School
230 Hathaway Boulevard
Green House Room 114
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511 x2419
Newton Community Education
140 Brandeis Road
Newton, MA 02459
617-559-6993
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
275 Church Street
North Adams, MA 02147
(413) 236-1656
James House Community Learning Center
42 Gothic Street
Northampton, MA 01060
413-584-6755
Martha's Vineyard Regional High School
100 Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
508-693-1033 x174
Peabody Veterans Memorial High School
485 Lowell Street
Peabody, MA 01960-1392
978-536-5600
Berkshire Community College
1350 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-236-1655
Quincy College
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
Quincy College Testing Center
1250 Hancock Street
Room 521 5th floor
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-1650
BCYF Roslindale Community Center
6 Cummins Hwy
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-4920 x2202
Boston Public Schools Adult Education
55 Malcolm X Boulevard
Madison Park High School Building 1
Roxbury, MA 02120
(617) 635-9300
SCALE Adult Learning Center
167 Holand Street
Somerville, MA 02144
617-625-6600 x6936
BCYF Condon Community Ctr
200 D Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-4920
OWL Adult Learning Center
310 State Street
Springfield, MA 01106
413-787-7210
Springfield Public Schools
204 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7210
Springfield Technical Community College
One Armory Square
Springfield, MA 01105
413-755-4689
Wareham High School
Viking Drive
Wareham, MA 02571
508-291-3510
Cape Cod Community College
2240 Iyannough Road
West Barnstable, MA 02668
508-362-2131 x4450
Westfield Public Athenaeum Library
6 Elm Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 552-2292
Quinsigamond Community College
670 West Boylston Street
Worcester, MA 01606
508-854-4407
Worcester Adult Learning Center
24 Chatham Street
Worcester, MA 01609
508-799-3170
Massachusetts State GED Test and HiSET Exam Eligibility Requirements
- ou 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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