Is a GED the same as a high school diploma?

It is a different credential. Many employers and colleges accept it, but policies vary. Check with your target school or employer.

High School Exams · GED & HiSET · diploma pathways

GED and HiSET prep: high school equivalency practice and study guides

High School Exams · 3 courses with practice quizzes

High school equivalency exams let adults and out-of-school youth earn a credential recognized by employers and colleges. Poker Exams hosts GED and HiSET practice with section guides for major subjects.

Last updated October 16, 2026

What High School Exams covers

GED and HiSET differ by state. Some jurisdictions offer only one. Subjects typically include math, language arts, science, and social studies with separate appointments per test.

GED Four subject tests with computer-based delivery and an on-screen calculator on GED Math.

HiSET Five-subject battery with Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies at ETS pacing.

Study pacing Most candidates pass one subject at a time while working or caregiving.

Who pursues equivalency practice

Adult learners returning to education or training programs
Test takers retaking one subject after a near-miss score
Instructors supporting students in adult education classrooms

Equivalency prep workflow

Verify whether your state uses GED, HiSET, or both
Open the course for your exam and use section guides for timing and topic checklists
Schedule official tests only after timed practice meets your target

Courses in High School Exams

Each course links to practice quizzes on Poker Exams. Where section study guides are published, you will see links to those in-depth pages as well.

Civic Literacy Exams

Practice quizzes and rationales for Civic Literacy Exams, organized by subject so you can study one topic at a time.

4 quizzes · 279 questions

Practice quizzes

General Educational Development (GED)

Practice quizzes and rationales for General Educational Development (GED), organized by subject so you can study one topic at a time.

9 quizzes · 258 questions · 4 section guides

Practice quizzes

Section study guides

HiSET

Practice quizzes and rationales for HiSET, organized by subject so you can study one topic at a time.

3 quizzes · 139 questions · 2 section guides

Practice quizzes

Section study guides

Strategies for GED and HiSET

RLA and essay sections need outlining practice, not only multiple choice.
Math mixes arithmetic, algebra, and data—label units in word problems.
Science and social studies are reading-heavy; practice charts and documents.

Common prep mistakes in this category

Studying only one vendor when your state switched exams
Skipping the calculator tutorial on GED Math
Cramming all four subjects the week before the first official attempt

High school equivalency: frequently asked questions

Is a GED the same as a high school diploma?: It is a different credential. Many employers and colleges accept it, but policies vary. Check with your target school or employer.