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Are you looking for to earn your high school diploma by taking the High School Equivalency (HSE) exam?

Brooklyn Public Library's Adult Learning program makes it possible for you to obtain your High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma via two different pathways:

  1. TASC stands for TEST Assessing Secondary Completion
  2. NEDP stands for National External Diploma Program

 

The Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) offers residents in New York State the opportunity to get their high school equivalency diploma.

About the TASC
  • Replaced the GED in 2014
  • Free to all NYS Residents
  • Offered in English & Spanish (Computer-based only)
  • BPL offers FREE preparation classes

 

Testing Information
  • A passing score of 500 points is required for each subject area.
  • Testing requires 2 days of approximately 4-5 hours each day.
    Day 1: Science (75 minutes) & Math (105 minutes)
    Day 2: Writing (105 minutes), Social Studies (75 minutes), & Reading (85 minutes)
  • It takes about 2 weeks to receive unofficial scores on the TASC website and 8-10 weeks for your HSE Diploma to be mailed to you after passing the TASC test.
  • Electronic devices of any kind are forbidden in the exam room. Examinee will not be permitted to continue testing if his/her electronic device is seen in the exam room.
  • Bring a valid government-issued ID to the testing site.
  • To view sample test question for the TASC exam, visit the following link.
    https://tasctest.com/demo-home/educators-policymakers/sample-items-answer-keys

 

Registration Process
  • Eligibility: New York State residents who are at least 17 years of age.
  • Testing Sites:
    • Eastern Parkway ALC (1044 Eastern Parkway, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11213)
    • Flatbush ALC (22 Linden Blvd., Lower Level, Brooklyn, NY 11226)
    • New Lots ALC (665 New Lots Ave., 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11207)
    • Pacific Literacy Office (25 4th Ave., 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11217)
  • Pre-register Online: Start the registration process online at the state's examinee portal https://newyork.tasctest.com. Fill in the information and respond to verification email to get your UUID# to be used to complete the registration process. Click here for the steps to create a UUID account online.
  • To schedule a test date, please click here.
  • Please submit the following documents:
    • TASC application.
    • Previous GED or TASC transcripts (valid only as of 2002) if applicable.
    • T-TAF if applicable.
    • Attachment(s) if applicable.
    • Accommodation if applicable
  • Three ways to submit your documents:
    • Online application,
    • Mail to Pacific Literacy Office (25 4th Ave., 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11217), or
    • Register in-person at Pacific Literacy Office on Fridays at 11 a.m.

 

Practice taking the TASC Test on the computer

The Online Tools Training (OTT) is a free and easy way for people to get a feel of what the Computer-Based TASC test is like. There are sample test questions on each of the TASC test content area: Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading, and Writing. OTT is available in English and Spanish versions. To access the OTT, visit https://wbte.drcedirect.com/TASC/portals/tasc. The OTT can be taken an unlimited number of times, but must be accessed via Google Chrome.

 

Are you ready to take the TASC test?

Visit a BPL Adult Learning Center for an HSE screening to take the TASC Readiness Test. To schedule your HSE screening, visit bit.ly/virtual-hse.

 

 

More information

If you would prefer to take the paper-based test, click here to view TASC testing centers in New York City that offer paper-based tests.

For TASC forms and attachments required by NYS Education Department to take the TASC test, please visit the NYSED website.

The National External Diploma Program (NEDP) is an applied performance assessment system that assesses the high school level of adults and out of school youth. This program is geared for those seeking a self-driven and independent diploma program.

 

Clients of NEDP will:

  • Meet with an assessor weekly
  • Master and complete 70 competencies in ten content areas including Financial Literacy, Health Literacy, Civic Literacy, Geography, History, Science, and 21st Century Workplace
  • Work completely online
  • Receive standards aligned to college and career readiness
  • Complete program in 9-12 months

Must be 18+ years of age, attend NEDP program orientation and pass CASAS diagnostic exam.

NEDP Orientations are held bi-monthly on the third Wednesday at 6pm. For more information for registering for NEDP, please call 718.622.4460, email [email protected] or visit bklynlib.org/NEDP.

For more information, download our brochure: About the NEDP [PDF]

 

Ready for the HSE exam - Pick a Test Date

June 2021 Computer Based TASC Test Schedule, click here

 

Do you need to finish your diploma? Are you lacking on 1-2 sub-test?

Check out our Fast Track classes or text us at 732-930-0082 for more information.

 

Ask a Question

Do you have a question that doesn’t require a trip to the library? Get answers via email ([email protected]).

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