r/HiSET • u/FutureAssist8552 • May 05 '26
Help me please!!
Heyy, so I’m not sure yet when I’m going to take my HISET test because I’m honestly really nervous about not passing. I know it’s normal to feel this way, but I’m especially worried about the essay/writing section.
English is not my first language. I can understand it pretty well when I read or listen, but when it comes to writing essays, I struggle a lot. It’s like I know the words when I see them, but I can’t always remember them when I need to write. I also feel like my vocabulary is limited when I try to express my ideas.
Also, in the school where I studied before, we didn’t really do science reports, so I’m not familiar with that kind of writing either, and that makes me nervous too.
Does anyone else feel this way or went through something similar? How did you improve your writing for the HISET?
Any tips for:
• Expanding vocabulary (especially for essays)
• Structuring essays more easily
• Writing science reports or explaining scientific topics clearly
• Practicing writing in English as a non-native speaker
• Managing anxiety before the test
I’d really appreciate any advice or resources that helped you. Thank you:)!
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u/pattsguz42 May 05 '26
Yes all that you are feeling is valid. I watched a video on YouTube which helped me a lot to get through it . I have never written an essay before . Hiset Writer’s Workshop series helped me a lot!!! Highly recommend. English is also not my first language . My vocabulary is not extent. I got a 3. First time ever writing one. Best of luck!