General Educational Development (G.E.D.)
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The GED test is changing in 2014
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The GED certificate is issued after the student takes and passes a series of five tests. These tests can be taken at the local community college and have a fee (some may qualify for waivers depending on the situation). The GED is NOT a high school diploma; however, it will gain access to some jobs and will also be a step in getting into college or a trade school. It is STRONGLY recommended that if you are planning on getting a GED, DO NOT stop there. Plan to go on for more training or perhaps an apprenticeship program.
Many community colleges offer programs like CEO, EdCap, or Youth Re-engagement where you can get your GED or diploma PLUS career training and job placement assistance. JobCorps is a nice route, too. They even PAY YOU to get your education. Be sure to check out all your options before making the decision to go for your GED. If you are over 18 and do not have a diploma or a GED, be sure to check out the YouthBuild construction program, too.
Finally, if you are sure that the GED is the route for you, but you are not sure that you are prepared to take the tests, you can look into programs that will let you take pre-tests and build your skills up so that you are ready. Community Colleges offer GED Preparation on their campuses and Youth WorkSource at the Everett Station is probably the most popular GED prep program in Snohomish County. They not only help you get your GED, but are also an excellent resource for learning skills to get and keep a job.
If you have been diagnosed with a disability and need accommodations, be sure to check with your GED test administrator to see if you qualify for reasonable accommodations (see below).
Students with disabilities
Disabled persons who want to take the GED Tests may be entitled to receive reasonable testing accommodations. If a qualified professional has documented the disability, the candidate should get the appropriate form from the Testing Center:
The candidate should return the completed form to the GED Testing Center. Each request is considered individually. If accommodations are approved, the local GED testing examiner will conduct the testing with the approved accommodations. Accommodations are provided at no extra charge. Accommodations
may include, but are not limited to:
Many community colleges offer programs like CEO, EdCap, or Youth Re-engagement where you can get your GED or diploma PLUS career training and job placement assistance. JobCorps is a nice route, too. They even PAY YOU to get your education. Be sure to check out all your options before making the decision to go for your GED. If you are over 18 and do not have a diploma or a GED, be sure to check out the YouthBuild construction program, too.
Finally, if you are sure that the GED is the route for you, but you are not sure that you are prepared to take the tests, you can look into programs that will let you take pre-tests and build your skills up so that you are ready. Community Colleges offer GED Preparation on their campuses and Youth WorkSource at the Everett Station is probably the most popular GED prep program in Snohomish County. They not only help you get your GED, but are also an excellent resource for learning skills to get and keep a job.
If you have been diagnosed with a disability and need accommodations, be sure to check with your GED test administrator to see if you qualify for reasonable accommodations (see below).
Students with disabilities
Disabled persons who want to take the GED Tests may be entitled to receive reasonable testing accommodations. If a qualified professional has documented the disability, the candidate should get the appropriate form from the Testing Center:
The candidate should return the completed form to the GED Testing Center. Each request is considered individually. If accommodations are approved, the local GED testing examiner will conduct the testing with the approved accommodations. Accommodations are provided at no extra charge. Accommodations
may include, but are not limited to:
- Audio-cassette tests
- Braille or large-print tests
- Vision-enhancing technologies
- Use of video equipment
- Use of a talking calculator or abacus
- Use of a sign-language interpreter
- Use of a scribe (a person who writes down the test-taker's answers)
- Extended testing time