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Jan 31

Change is Coming to the CHSPE

By Katherine Friedman CHSPE, Test Prep

The California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) is scheduled to change after the October 2020 administration. Exactly how it is changing hasn’t yet been revealed, but it might have a big impact on prospective test takers. Current CHSPE policy is that students who have passed one or more sections of the test only need to…

Nov 24

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CHSPE vs. GED: What’s the Difference?

By Katherine Friedman CHSPE

CHSPE vs. GED: What’s the Difference? For individuals in California who wish to receive a certificate of high school equivalency—technically equal to that of a diploma—passing the GED (General Education Diploma) test and the CHSPE (California High School Proficiency Exam) will serve the same function. There are, however, some important differences between the tests. Click…

Jun 06

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The Right Way to Self-Proctor a Practice Test

By Katherine Friedman ACT, CHSPE, College Admissions, GMAT, GRE, HSPT, ISEE, PSAT, SAT, SSAT, Test Prep

Proctoring an organized diagnostic/practice test is an easy job. All the proctor does is keep time and “babysit” a room full of quiet kids, right? So, why even wake up early and go into an office or classroom to do something you could do at home? One reason is that some students don’t take the…

Jan 25

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What is the CHSPE? And Should My Kid Take It?

By Mahlena-Rae Johnson CHSPE, High School

NOTE: The CHSPE is set to change after June 20, 2020. Read our latest blog on these changes here: Changes Coming to the CHSPE What is the CHSPE? Is it the same the GED? Will I still need to finish high school? When can I take the CHSPE? Students and parents can easily get confused…