Steps to Graduate

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Steps to a GED^® Credential

Enroll

• Visit an Intake and Assessment Center.
• Attend a New Student Orientation.

Prepare

• Enroll in a GED course.
• Study...Study...Study.
• Learn the passing requirement.
• Study sample test questions.
• Complete a Post-Test.
• Take an Official GED^® Practice Test (OPT).
• Receive a GED^® Test Referral Form (if your scores on the OPT qualify.)

Register

• Attend a Registration Information Session (75-90 minutes).
• Required for all first time examinees.
• Location of Registration: Central High Building on the Central Campus in Room 307.
• Time of Registration:  It is imperative that students be on time.
• Monday 5:30p.m.
• Wednesday 12:00p.m.
• Thursday 10:00a.m.

Take

• Arrive 15 minutes prior to appointment time
• Bring your Appointment Sheet and Referral Form.  These will be given to you at the time of registration.
• Students must have the following with them at the time of registration:
  • Valid Referral Form - 60 days or less
  • Valid government issued ID (picture ID) such as
    • State issued ID
    • Driver’s License
    • Passport
    • Military ID
  • Receipt for payment of $25.00 testing fee.  This should be paid at the cashier’s window on the second floor of the Central High building on the Central Campus prior to registration times.
• Request accommodations (if available).
• Test in English, Spanish or French.
  • French version must be requested at least one month in advance of test date.

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