The Creative Mind and the CHSPE

INSIGHTS

Insight #1: The American educational system offers a vast amount of opportunities for the creative mind.

Insight #2: Those opportunities not only include the participation in clubs like theater, dance, music, or orchestra but also the opportunity to complete High School early.

Insight #3: You can pass the CHSPE, stay in high school, and take college classes all at the same time!

TIPS & TECHNIQUES

Tip #1: Do not get confused!
The CHSPE, California High School Proficiency Exam, is NOT the CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam), or the GED.


Tip #2: Knowledge is power! Know the difference.

CHSPE California High School Proficiency Exam	CAHSEE California High School Exit Exam	GED General Educational Development Test
The CHSPE is a voluntary test. Persons who pass the CHSPE are awarded a Certificate of Proficiency by the California State Board of Education. California law requires that the Certificate of Proficiency be equivalent to a high school diploma. A student who receives a Certificate of Proficiency may, with verified parental approval, leave high school early.	The CAHSEE is a high school graduation requirement for all public school students since 2005/2006. The CAHSEE graduation requirement is mandated by California law and does not allow for students to leave high school early if they pass.	The GED test is for adults who do not have a high school diploma. Those who pass the test receive a California High School Equivalency Certificate.
A person may take the CHSPE if: He or she is at least 16 years old, OR He or she has been enrolled in the tenth grade.	All high school students that attend a public school have to take the CAHSEE in the tenth grade.	In California, persons who are 18 years of age or older may take the GED test. Some 17-year-olds who meet specific criteria for testing may also take the test.
Source: California Board of Education

Tip #3: The keyword for the CHSPE requirement is OR. You do not have to be 16 to take the CHSPE. If you are ten years old but already doing 10th grade course studies, you can take the CHSPE and finish High School at the age of ten.


Tip #4: The CHSPE test only consists of English, Math, and an Essay portion. It is not as difficult as the CAHSEE or the GED.


Tip #5: Once you pass the CHSPE, you can leave high school and enroll in college.


Tip #6: You can complete the CHSPE and still stay in high school. Check with your local high school about their policies.


Tip #7: If you want to attend a higher university, research their admissions requirements. Universities generally require more courses. However, having passed the CHSPE gives you the choice of completing those university requirements in a college.


Tip #8: All California public high schools are supposed to include information about the CHSPE in their school information booklets. Unfortunately, it usually consists just of a very small paragraph that most students miss.


Tip #9: Some of the information provided on the Internet about the CHSPE is INCORRECT. Some sources say that you have to be a high school drop out in order to take the test. That information is incorrect. Please rely on the information provided by the official California Board of Education website.


Tip #10: Preparing for the CHSPE does not take a long time but it might be difficult to find reliable preparation materials. Follow the FAQ section of the California Board of Education website to find more preparation resources. Our CHSPE grammar booklet prepares you excellently for the Grammar section of the test and the Essay Writer writing software will teach you important writing skills necessary for the Essay portion of the test.

Did you Know?

If you are thinking about, considering, or preparing to leave high school early, compare your school experience with the troubled school experiences of Winston Churchill, Albert Einstein, Orville Wright, Harry Belafonte, Cher, Whoopie Goldberg, Michael Phelps, and many other famous people who left school early. You might be surprised how much you have in common with them!



Preparation Materials:

CHSPE Grammar Book Instant Download eBook $6.95	The Essay Writer Instant Download Software $ 29.95	Learning Disability Instant Download eBook $9.95
This eBook covers all essential grammar skills necessary for the CHSPE.	This essay writing software program is an excellent tool to prepare for the essay portion of the CHSPE.	This eBook discusses the troubled school experiences of many famous people, why they left school early, and what helped them to become successful in life.

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