GED Prep
GED Tests: What You Need To Know
At this time the American Council on Education does not offer the official GED test online. OLT courses prepare you to successfully pass the GED Examination tests. You can prepare for the tests by studying by yourself, in an adult education classroom, or online with an educational program like OLT. You can take classes and practice tests online but everyone must take the official test at a land-based testing center, usually located at a school or community college.
Adult Education and Literacy/GED Preparation
St. Charles Community College coordinates a four-county program (St. Charles, Warren, Lincoln and Pike) to teach basic reading, math, and writing skills, to prepare people to take the GED exam and to assist non-native speakers in gaining English proficiency. Free day and evening classes are available. Students must be at least 16 years of age and not enrolled in secondary school.
GED 21st Century
Chippewa Valley Technical College is now offering GED test preparation online. Using a combination of the CVTC Blackboard online course software and Steck-Vaughn's GED 21st Century - Internet software, a student can prepare for all five tests required for the national GED certificate. The GED test preparation courses include Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Writing.
Illinois GED Testing
While no formal preparation is required to take the GED Test, examinees may take advantage of preparatory courses offered through College of DuPage. Classes are tuition free to eligible individuals. The GED Testing program was developed by the American Council on Education to provide persons who have not graduated from high school the opportunity to earn the High School Equivalency Certificate. College of DuPage has contracted with the Regional Office of Education to offer the test of General Education Development (GED). Examinees who achieve the minimum standards established by the Illinois State Board of Education will receive the High School Equivalency Certificate.
Studying For The GED
There are many ways to prepare for the GED tests. Adult learning centers around the state offer classes, often for little or no charge. If you're unable to attend classes regularly, there are online and televised lessons available. We recommend that you take an Official GED Practice Test at a local learning center to determine how ready you are before starting a class.
GED Online
Want to take the GED exam but lack the money to take a prep class? Are the classes offered at inconvenient times or locations? Have you tried a workbook only to get stuck without a teacher to answer your questions? Well, it has just become easier to get ready for that test. Miami-Dade College's GED Online program makes it possible for students with Internet access to study at their own pace without ever having to leave home. And best of all, it's free!
Preparing To Take the GED
LearningExpressLibrary is available through BPLOnline. This service provides test preparation materials and interactive practice exams based on official tests. These practice tests offer immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and individualized analysis of your results. Requires a Jefferson County Library Card to access.
The Adult Education Center
It is recommended that adults wishing to take the GED tests take advantage of the preparation programs provided at no cost to the student. The Official GED Practice Test is also available at each center listed. Individuals needing to retake one or more of the subtests are urged to consider enrolling in a preparation program.
Florida Virtual School - Online GED Preparation Course
The desire to get a GED can often be hindered by limited time, transportation challenges, or lack of child care. Online GED Preparation can provide the exact flexibility needed. Students work online at their own pace through lessons in math, writing, literature, social studies and science. This course allows adult students — unable to take traditional GED preparation classes because of work or family responsibilities — to prepare for the test. The curriculum is self-paced but includes interaction with an instructor.
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