GED® Preparation Course FAQs

GED? Preparation Course FAQs

What is the GED? Preparation Program? TCC's GED? Preparation program prepares you to earn your Florida High School Diploma. There are four test subjects (Math, Science, Social Studies, and Reasoning through Language Arts) you will need to pass in order to obtain your Florida High School Diploma. Our teacher's provide instruction in each of the four subject areas.

How does the GED? Preparation Program work? Students will attend class regularly (or for 8 hours online) each week to learn the skills required to pass the GED? exam. Students will work both independently and cooperatively. As students progress in their studies, their instructor and/or the Career Pathways Specialist will advise them to take the GED? practice test and/or GED? test. Additionally, students will meet with the Career Pathways Specialist for regular advisement. During these appointments, students can provide evidence that they are ready to take the GED? practice test or GED? test. The four subjects that make up the GED test don't have to be taken all at once. Students can space them out and work at their own pace.

What are the classes like? Depending or the class you attend the size can vary from as few as five (5) students, to as many as twenty-five (25) students. Most instructors reserve a portion of class to deliver focused instruction and allow students to work independently in the online GED study program for the remainder of class.

What is the GED? test? These tests are designed to measure your proficiency in standard high-school subjects for anyone 16 or older and not enrolled in high school. Rather than testing your memorization of specific facts, dates, or terms, the GED? test requires you to demonstrate applied knowledge and skills related to specific situations. By passing the GED? test, you will earn your Florida High School Diploma.

What's on the GED? test? There are four test subjects on the GED? test: Math, Science, Social Studies, and Reasoning through Language Arts.

Is my diploma "real" and can I sign up for college afterwards? Yes, you can be confident in earning your Florida High School Diploma, by taking the GED? test. The GED? test is administered by an accredited organization and is accepted in all 50 states and at 97% of colleges and universities in the United States.

I'm a minor (ages 16-17), when do I graduate? Minor students (ages 16-17) need to obtain a waiver from the school district in which they enrolled in GED? prep. courses to begin taking the GED? test. Minors are required to obtain a "likely to pass" score on the GED? Ready (GED? practice test) in 1-4 subject areas depending on what their school district mandates. Contact the Career Pathways Specialist for additional information.

I'm 18 or older, when do I graduate? You are able to "graduate" as soon as you have passed all four sections of the GED? test. Students 18 and

older are able to take the GED? or parts of the GED? test whenever they like. However, it's best to be prepared. There's no limit to how many times you can test in a year. But keep in mind that after taking the same test subject 3 times, you'll have to wait 60 days before retesting.

Do I need computer-skills to take the GED? test? Yes, please keep in mind that the test is computer-based and you will need to be able to type an essay. You will also be required to use an on-screen calculator and reference sheet.

I am 18 or older (or I have received an Underage Waiver), how do I schedule to take the GED? test? After creating your account on , you will schedule your test online and you will take the test at an official GED? test center. To schedule: Simply log into your GED? account. Choose which test subjects you'll be taking. Select a day and time at an official GED? test center near you. Pay for the test online using a credit or debit card. If you don't have a credit or debit card to schedule to take the GED? test you can use a prepaid debit card or visa gift card.

I had an IEP in school or I have difficulty reading or staying focused, I may need GED? testing accommodations. How do I request accommodations for the GED? test?

If you do not already have a GED? account you will need to create one by going to . Next, click on "Sign Up" in the top right hand corner and enter the required information (email address and password). After entering your email address and a password answer all related questions. You will be presented with the explanation of what testing accommodations means. To continue your request for accommodations click "Yes". You will then be redirected to the GED? Accommodations site. Here you will create your GED? Accommodations profile and upload any documentation of your disability or learning difficulties. For additional assistance with requesting accommodations please see the Career Pathways Specialist.

Do I need to prove I am a Florida Resident before taking the GED? test? There is no residency requirement if you are 18 years or older. However, if you are 16 or 17 years old, you must obtain an Underage Waiver from the school district in which you were last enrolled.

I've passed one or more sections on the current version of the GED? (tests taken January 2014 or later), what do I need to do to get my Florida High School diploma?

You don't need to start over. You can pick up where you left off and complete the remaining test subjects you need in order to obtain your Florida High School Diploma. However, if you attempted parts of the GED? test prior to 2014, unfortunately those test scores are no longer valid and you'll have to retake those parts.

What books or materials will I need for class? You don't need to buy books or materials for class. You will have in-class instruction as well as 24/7-hour access to GED? preparation software during the semester to prepare you for the GED? test. However, you can purchase a GED study book for a number or suppliers. We use the Kaplan brand in class.

I'd like to go to college or enroll in a trade or certificate program, what do I do after I earn my Florida High School Diploma?

Request to have your transcript sent to your school of choice from the GED? Testing Service. You will then need to follow the school or organizations Application/Enrollment procedure.

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