The GED diploma is earned by passing a five (5) part test that includes: Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies and Science.
You need to be 18 or older to take the tests or must prove you have been out of school for more than one year if you are 17. If you have a documented job offer dependant on receiving your GED, or a college or the military will accept you if you pass the GED, you may also take the GED at 17. GED preparation classes can start at age 17.
The GED process starts with a required three day orientation that includes GED pre-testing, and the CASAS test. Your pre-test and CASAS scores tell us if you are ready to take the official tests. If your pre-test scores are not high enough, we offer classes to help you raise your scores. The classes are free, but books may cost $25-$35. We pre-test four times a year. Please call (207.490.5145) to register. You must attend all three days of pre-testing. Childcare is only available during morning testing.
You may official test if your pre-test scores show you are ready. Official testing follows pre-testing. You MUST bring an official picture i.d. to test.
Our Next Orientation & Pretesting Session is:
August 16, 18, 23 from 9-Noon or 6-9 pm
Call 207.490.5145 to register!
Posted by Sue Colley on July 15th 2010 | Read more in: News