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Are you looking 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. GED (will resume in June 2022 at select testing centers)
  2. NEDP stands for National External Diploma Program

 

The GED offers residents in New York State the opportunity to get their high school equivalency diploma.

About the GED
  • Replaced the TASC in 2022
  • Free to all NYS Residents
  • Offered in English & Spanish
  • BPL offers FREE preparation classes

 

Testing Information
  • A passing score of 145 points is required for each subject area.
  • Testing requires 2 days of approximately 4-5 hours each day.
    Day 1: Science (90 minutes) & Math (115 minutes)
    Day 2: Reasoning through Language Arts(RLA)-Reading and Writing (150 minutes), Social Studies (70 minutes),
  • It takes about 2 weeks to receive unofficial scores on the GED website and 8-10 weeks for your HSE Diploma to be mailed to you after passing the GED 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.

 

Previous GED/TASC Scores

Link for more information about blended scores: http://www.acces.nysed.gov/hse/early-access-unofficial-scores

 

Are you ready to take the GED test?

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

 

 

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 6-9 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 - Check back in June 2022 for GED testing dates.

 

 

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

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

 

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