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Alabama GED Information

Jan 27, 2010

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Getting your Alabama General Education Development (GED) credential is an important move in securing a successful future. This article answers many questions you may have about the AL GED.

What is the Format?

The Alabama GED has five sections: Language Arts, Writing; Social Studies; Science; Language Arts, Reading; and Mathematics. Only the Language Arts portion and the Mathematics portion have two parts. Part II of the Language Arts, Writing section requires that you write an essay in 45 minutes. Part II of the Mathematics section does not allow the use of a calculator.

How is the Exam Scored and What if I Fail?

Standard scores are graded based on a range from 200 (lowest) to 800 (highest.) You must earn a minimum a score of 410 on each test section to pass that section and you must get an average score of 450. Regardless of whether you fail one portion or all of the GED, you will have to wait six weeks to retake the exam. If you only fail certain sections, you only have to retake those sections.

Who is Eligible?

To be eligible for the GED, according to the Alabama College System, www.acs.cc.al.us, you need to meet the following general requirements:

  • You must not be enrolled in a K-12 school.
  • You must be a legal resident of Alabama, a military member or dependent currently stationed in Alabama, a non-U.S. citizen who resides in Alabama, or a non-resident who is currently enrolled in an Alabama adult education program funded by Alabama's Department of Postsecondary Education.
  • You must not have earned a diploma from any accredited secondary school.
  • You must meet certain age requirements.

The age requirement is left vague because students can apply for an age requirement waiver.

To verify that you meet the requirements:

  1. Go to the following Alabama College System exam eligibility link: www.acs.cc.al.us/ged/faq/eligible.aspx.
  2. Contact your nearest testing center for the most up-to-date information.

How do I Register for the GED and What Will it Cost?

To register, you need to go to an official testing center and apply. The following link, from the Alabama College System, provides you with a list of local official testing centers: www.acs.cc.al.us/ged/testcenters.aspx. The cost to take the Alabama GED is $50, which is due at registration. If you want to retake the exam, it will cost you $10 per section.

How do I Prepare?

The state of Alabama provides you with a number of resources that can help you prepare to take the GED: free preparation classes, GED on TV and individual study. Free GED preparation classes are held at adult education centers. In addition, check out your local community colleges to see if they offer GED preparation classes. GED on TV broadcasts GED study sessions. Visit the following website for more information: www.ket.org/GED. If you choose to study independently, visit your local library to use their GED study materials or buy the materials from your local bookstore or online.

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Free Online GED Prep Course

Mar 28, 2009

Online GED Pre Test Training & Support For Testing Centers

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FAQ

1. What is the GED? What are the alternatives?

The GED is an exam developed in the United States that is available for all adults who want an equivalent of a high school diploma. It tests general academic skills and core content that are covered in four years of high school. Each year hundreds of thousands of people earn their GED diplomas, which they use to get jobs, earn promotions, or qualify for higher education or training.

The GED is an alternative to high school. If you would rather pursue a high school diploma, there are both local and online programs widely available.

2. Is the GED for Free course truly free?

Yes. There is no charge to take this course to prepare for your GED on line. Advertising, such as what you see in the signup form, is where our revenue comes from, not from you! We're hoping that you'll also want to go to our partner high schools or partner colleges; but you're certainly under no obligation to do so.

Contact your local testing center regarding any fees to take your states' exam. The exams are administered throughout the year at designated locations nationwide. You can generally find this information at local high schools or adult schools, GED Testing Centers, or on the internet at http://www.acenet.edu, a website which is a good resource for all information regarding the GED.

In short, this site is a free high school equivalency exam preparation product. There is no charge or fee at any point.

3. What does the GED cover?

There are five main topic areas:

  • Language Arts, Writing
  • Social Studies
  • Science
  • Language Arts, Reading
  • Math

The course includes a GED pre test, study guide, and information about preparation, GED testing, and an opportunity for a free high school diploma online through a free online high school class. It addresses every major GED requirement.

4. Can I take the GED test? When and where?

GED eligibility varies from state to state. Some states require that you are at least 18 years old; others will accept applicants as young as 16 years old. In a search engine such as Google, type "GED requirements" followed by the name of your state, for more information.

5. Is the GED accepted at colleges and universities?

Yes. Approximately 97% of colleges and universities admit GED graduates. If you are interested in the SAT, you may with to vist this SAT exam prep site.

6. How long will it take to study for the exam?

Everyone is different. However, the key is to study regularly, pay close attention to the course content, and work hard.

7. Do I need any additional materials?

No. However, you might find supplemental books, or information you find on the Internet, to be helpful. This GED online preparation course is thorough, but use every resource you can to improve your chances for passing the exam.

8. Am I able to take the GED more than once if I do not initially pass?
The answer is yes, though certain states require that you wait a period of time before re-taking the test. To be certain about how long and if you have to wait you can contact your local GED Testing Center for more information.

9. Who administers the GED?
The test is developed by the General Educational Development Testing Service of the American Council on Education (ACE) and delivered by boards of education of states or their licensees.

10. What percentage of questions do I need to answer correctly to pass the exam?
Generally, you need to answer an average of 50-60% of the questions correctly on each section to pass. This percentage varies from state to state.

11. Does the test have to be taken all at once or can I take it in sections?
Every state has its own rules regarding the exam. In some states you will be required to take the entire exam in one day. In other states the laws are more flexible and you can take the individual sections bit by bit, as you feel ready for them. Some states require that you take the exam over a two-day period. Contact ACE to discover your own state’s laws.


12. What will happen if you pass some sections of the GED but not the others?
Most states require you to retake only the sections that you did not pass the first time. However, some states encourage you to retake the entire test. This is because only your best scores are kept and when you take the test again you will be given a completely different set of questions and your results could improve

13. Is there any reason I should try and do better than just pass the GED—will higher scores in certain sections be an advantage?
This completely depends on your goals. While some colleges do afford scholarships for those with high GED scores, there are not that many. If you barely pass or if you get a perfect score — you still pass nonetheless. As a general rule it is a good idea to study enough so that you will pass the GED, but you should not focus on trying to answer every single question correctly as that may be an unrealistic goal.

For an interesting article about high school completion in America, please see The Silent Explosion.

For information about the CAHSEE exam you may want to visit this Exit Exam Help site.

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