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State of Illinois High School Diploma (GED®/HISET®) FAQ


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If I pass the GED or HiSET exam, does this mean I am ready for college classes?

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If you’re thinking about taking college classes, check out the GED and HiSET college-ready score requirements here.

If your scores don’t meet the college-ready level, you may need to take pre-college (developmental) courses in reading, writing, or math before starting college-level classes. These classes help you build the skills you need to succeed, but they don’t count toward a degree, and you’ll need to pay tuition for them.

To save both time and money, try to reach college-ready scores on your GED or HiSET exams. Meeting these scores means you can start earning college credit right away without taking extra classes.

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