HSE

HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY

(GED®) General Educational Development

The New York State Education Department requires all examinees to meet eligibility for HSE/GED® Testing. Speak with one of our advisors to see if you are eligible by calling 718-368-5051.

HSE 00 - GED® (HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PREP) Every year, HUNDREDS of adults who prepare at Kingsborough earn their HSE diplomas, and many then go on to Kingsborough Community College's degree programs! You must be at least 18 years of age to enroll, and at least 19 years old to take the New York State exam. Call 718-368-5051 for more information. Note: You will need a TI-30XS calculator and GED® book. Textbook information will be provided.

HSE 70 - Comprehensive High School Equivalency   This comprehensive 144-hour course will prepare you for the State GED® exam. You will improve your skills (math, social studies, science, reading, and writing) and acquire test-taking strategies to help you pass the required practice test to be eligible to take the GED® exam.

HSE 41 - Math Intensive GED® (HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PREP)   This course focuses on math problems that will be given on the math portion of the GED® exam. Note- You will need a TI-30XS calculator. Note- You will need a TI-30XS calculator and GED® textbook. Call 718-368-4870 for more information.

HSE 71 - Alternative High School Equivalency Preparation- Diploma Now This comprehensive 144-hour course will prepare you for the State GED® exam. You must be 17.5 years of age by July 5th, 2022 and cannot be older than 20 years of age when you enroll in the program. You must score a 9.0 grade reading level or higher on the TABE test, write an essay and sign a student responsibilities form. Call 718-368-4870 for more information.

DID YOU KNOW?

Having an HSE credential will improve your opportunities for better jobs, training, promotions,

and even more money!

Did you know that those with their High School diploma and equivalency earn an average of $9,000 more per year than those without?

Once you pass the HSE exam our staff will provide one on one college counseling services and assist you with meeting with a KCC admissions counselor!

(GED®) (HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY) EN ESPAÑOL

HSE 00E - Diploma de Escuela Secundaria en Español Va a necesitar el libro del GED® y la calculadora TI- 30XS. Para mas información, llamar a Maria Mejias al 718-368-5051.

HSE 41E - Clases de Matemáticas para los estudiantes de Equivalencia de la Escuela Secundaria en Español   Esta clase te ayudara a practicar y resolver los problemas de matemáticas que aparacen en el examen del GED®. Va a necesitar la calculadora TI-30XS.

 

ESL / CLIP / HSE: Visit our Virtual Office 
Monday - Thursday, 9:30am – 6:00pm
(Zoom meeting ID: 857 434 77610)

RESOURCES FOR HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY

CUNY FATHERHOOD ACADEMY (CFA)

CFA is a FREE comprehensive program designed to promote responsible parenting and economic stability for unemployed and underemployed fathers through education, employment and personal development.

HSE TRACK (GED®) FATHERS WITHOUT HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS OR GED

You can apply for a 16 week, 3 days a week program that will prepare you for the GED® as well as for employment, enrollment in college or a workforce training program.

• Participation in parenting classes
• Personal and career counseling and guidance
• Employment placement assistance and internship opportunities Incentives
• College classes for college & career track

Recruiting NOW for CFA’s College Prep and High School Equivalency program at KBCC. Click here to sign up for an application session online, or call to speak with a CFA representative 718.368.6784

 

TEST PREPARATION

Prepare for admissions and placement tests online with our experienced instructors!

Our test prep programs are affordable and accessible.

We offer a variety of practice materials, with high quality test simulations, designed to help students better understand the material and perform their best on their test!

 

RTP 01 - SAT Preparation An intensive  course  for  high  school  students preparing for the SAT. Certified instructors provide review and practice under simulated test conditions  to help prepare students for the verbal reasoning, optional essay portion, and problem-solving skills measured by the revised test. Study skills, coaching and test-taking tips are provided, as well as individual and group  conferences  with  a  certified  college counselor. A workshop for parents and guardians is included in the last session.

RTP 02 - SAT Math Preparation An intensive MATH ONLY course for high school students preparing for the SAT exam. Instructors provide review and practice under simulated test conditions to help prepare students specifically with the MATH component of the exam. Students will explore study skills while receiving coaching and test-taking tips.