| GED FAQs |
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| GED Registration FAQs |
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| 1. When do you give the GED test? |
| The GED test is usually given once a month (see schedule below). |
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| 2. Where do you give the GED test? |
| The test is given in the Learning Center or the Auditorium, on the Adult School campus. |
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| 3. How much does it cost? |
| The cost of the test, including the GED certificate, is $125. |
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| 4. Are there any requirements for taking the test? |
A student may take the GED test if he/she meets at least one of the following requirements:
• be 18 years of age or older
• be within 60 days of turning 18
• currently or would be a member of a high school class due to graduate within 60 days
• present a letter from an armed services recruiter (17½)
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| 5. Where do I register? |
| You must register for the test in the main office at the Adult School. You may not register for the GED test by phone or computer |
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| 6. When should I register? |
| You need to pre-register for the GED test. That means you need to sign up prior to the day of the actual test, during school office hours; this must be completed by the Thursday before each test...if there is still space available. |
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| 7. What do I need to do to register? |
| You will need to fill out a registration form, provide a valid California driver's license/identification card, or a United States issued passport. You must also pay the test fee. You will be required to show the same picture I.D. on the day of the test. NO REFUNDS GIVEN. |
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| GED Test FAQs |
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| 1. What subjects will I be tested on? |
| The GED consists of five sections, in the areas of reading, writing, social studies, science and mathematics. |
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| 2. How long will the test take? |
| The GED test takes approximately 7½ hours. |
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| 3. What if I don't pass any of the examinations the first time? |
| A student who fails all or part of the GED test is allowed to retest each section, three times within the calendar year. Students will be required to register and pay for each subsequent test. It is expected that some form of remedial study will occur prior to testing again. |
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| 4. What if I pass some test sections but not all of them? |
| A student only has to retake the test sections which were not passed. It costs $30 to retake each section. Retesting takes place during testing weeks on Wednesdays, beginning at 12:00 noon. |
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| 5. When will I get the results of my test? |
| You will receive your test results approximately 4 weeks after the test date. |
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| 6. How will I find out the results of my test? |
| Test results will be mailed to the address you provided on your registration form...if you pass. If you fail any part of the test, you will be given information, at the time of testing, about where to locate your scores online. |
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| GED Test Preparation* |
Dates: September 8, 2009 through June 3, 2010
Tuesday, July 6 through Friday, July 30, 2010 (closed July 5, holiday)
Days:
Monday through Thursday
Times: 12noon to 8:00pm
Place: Conejo Valley Adult School, Learning Center
Cost: $30 materials fee
*Test prep registration is ongoing…no appointment necessary…may attend any
hours |
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| GED Testing Requirements |
A student may take the GED test if he/she meets at least one of the following requirements:
• be 18 years or older
• be within 60 days of turning 18
• currently or would be a member of a high school class due to graduate
• presents a letter from an armed services recruiter at 17½ years of age |
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| GED Test Information: Dates, Times, Fees, etc. |
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Test Location: Conejo Valley Adult School Auditorium
Cost: $125 for test and certificate;
Retesting, $30 per section, takes place during testing weeks on Wednesdays, beginning at 12:00 noon.
Payment is by cash or credit card only. |
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| 2010-11 GED Tests* |
| Course # |
Days/Dates |
Time |
| 150-1 |
Tues, July 6 & Thurs, July 8, 2010 |
5-9:30pm |
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(no August 2010 testing) |
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| 150-2 |
Tues, Sept 7 & Thurs, Sept 9, 2010 |
5-9:30pm |
| 150-3 |
Tues, Oct 5 & Thurs, Oct 7, 2010 |
5-9:30pm |
| 150-4 |
Tues, Nov 2 & Thurs, Nov 4, 2010 |
5-9:30pm |
| 150-5 |
Tues, Dec 7 & Thurs, Dec 9, 2010 |
5-9:30pm |
| 150-6 |
Tues, Jan 4 & Thurs, Jan 6, 2011 |
5-9:30pm |
| 150-7 |
Tues, Feb 1 & Thurs, Feb 3, 2011 |
5-9:30pm |
| 150-8 |
Tues, Mar 1 & Thurs, Mar 3, 2011 |
5-9:30pm |
| 150-9 |
Tues, Apr 5 & Thurs, Apr 7, 2011 |
5-9:30pm |
| 150-10 |
Tues, May 3 & Thurs, May 5, 2011 |
5-9:30pm |
| 150-11 |
Friday, May 27, 2011 |
8am-5pm |
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| *Must attend BOTH test sessions of a course in order to complete the entire test. In-person pre-registration is mandatory on or before the Thursday prior to each test date. No refunds or rescheduling. |
Testing takes place in Auditorium on all dates.
Exception: For July, 2010, Adult School Learning Center is used. |
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 Printable
GED Testing Dates |
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• Test
is given once a month (exception: there is no testing Aug. 2010); only 20 spaces are available per testing
session.
• Pre-registration is mandatory on or before the Thursday prior to
each test. Exception: For the May 27, 2011 GED, the pre-registration deadline is May 19, 2011.
• Candidates MUST be California residents and MUST register IN PERSON
with a valid driver license, identification card, or government issued
passport which
includes name, birth date, picture and signature.
• Candidates must attend both days of a testing session in order to
complete the
entire test.
• Identification must be brought to each testing session.
No Refunds or Rescheduling |
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| GED Retesting |
GED retesting fee is $30 per section.
Retesting takes place during testing weeks on Wednesdays, beginning at 12:00 noon. |
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Learning Center Dates & Hours
Summer 2010
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Dates: Tuesday, July 6 through Friday, July 30, 2010 for summer school; must be present at 9:00 a.m. on first day, for orientation. Closed Fridays; closed Monday, July 5, 2010; Friday, July 30 is only for students who have not finished.
Hours: Mondays-Thursdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
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Learning Center Dates & Hours
Fall 2010 |
Learning Center opens: September 7, 2010
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon and 2:00 - 8:00 p.m.
(closed 12:00 noon -2:00 p.m.J)
Registration Deadline for Learning Center course work:
March 23, 2011 (diploma students)
Course Completion Deadline: May 26, 2011
Learning Center Closes: May 26, 2011 |
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| Additional Information |
| For more
information call: 805-497-2761 x 1001 |
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