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  • Getting a GED Credential
  • Logging In and Getting Started
    • How do I redeem my gift code?
    • How many languages are the GED & HiSET tests available?
    • Can I study in one language and take the test in another?
    • How will I receive the study tips?
    • What’s the difference between the GED & HiSET?
    • Can I change my study goal later?
    • What happens if I don’t meet my study goal?
    • I answered questions at the beginning. What should I do now?
    • Why am I in HiSET Academy instead of GED Academy?
    • How many hours should I set as my study goal?
    • Should I take the GED test or the HiSET test?
    • How do I log in?
    • Why does it say my email/password was not found?
    • How do I find my school’s website?
    • What is a browser and which one do I use?
  • Your Profile
    • Where can I get my Proof of Enrollment document?
    • How do I change my email or password?
    • How do I cancel or pause my account?
  • Your Courses
    • How do I get Work Essentials certificates?
    • What are badges and how do I earn them?
    • How do I access my new Work Essentials lessons?
    • How do I choose a lesson in the Work Essentials course?
    • How does the Work Essentials survey work?
    • How can I earn a Work Essentials certificate?
    • How can I find my Work Essentials assessment scores?
    • How can I find the Work Essentials badges that I earned?
    • How can I find my Computer Essentials Certificate?
    • How can I find my Computer Essentials scores?
    • How can I find a subject while studying on my phone?
    • How do I choose a lesson in the Computer Essentials course?
    • What is the difference between the GED & HiSET Test Prep program and GED & HiSET Test Prep PLUS program?
    • Where do I find my courses?
    • What is a “Course Group”?
    • Why can’t I study in all of the courses?
    • How do I return to a course I’ve already started?
  • Lessons
    • Which lessons should I review?
    • Can I change the language settings in the middle of the lesson?
    • How can I go back and repeat just one topic or quiz question?
    • If I leave the lesson, will my progress be saved?
    • How can I find extra study resources?
    • How do I start a lesson?
    • How can I repeat a lesson?
    • Why am I stuck in my Learning Plan?
    • Why aren't the lessons and quizzes loading?
  • Practice Test
    • How can I review the answers from my practice test?
    • When taking a practice test, how do I save a question for later?
    • How can I find my practice test scores?
    • What is the RLA Combined Score?
    • Where are my essay scores?
    • What’s the difference between a timed practice test and a self-evaluated essay?
    • How do I take a timed practice test?
    • How do the drag-and-drop questions work?
    • Why do I have to take a practice test or assessment for every subject?
  • Unit Quiz
    • How can I retake a unit quiz?
    • How can I find the score of my last assignment?
    • How can I find my unit quiz scores?
    • Can I skip a unit?
  • Study Time
    • How much time do I have left to study?
    • How can I change my study time goal?
    • How can I keep track of my study time record?
    • Why is my study time counting toward the next day?
    • Why isn't the Study Time recording?
  • Accessibility
    • Are there transcripts and closed captioning in the lesson?
    • How can I change the volume in the lesson?
    • How do I change my language settings to Spanish?
    • Do your courses accommodate learning differences?
  • Messaging
    • What is the Message tab?
    • Why don’t I have a Message tab?
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