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| What is the GED® Test? |
| The GED® test, which measures an high-school-level knowledge and skills, consists of 5 subject areas: reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. |
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What is a passing score
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| On each of the 5 GED® tests, on a scale of 200-800, a student must score at least 410, with an average of minimally 450 for all five tests. After successful completion of all GED tests, the student earns a High School Equivalency Certificate, which indicates that he/she has "met the standards established by the California State Board of Education." (Click here for explanation of when a GED Writing test score is zero.) |
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What does GED®
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| GED® is a trademarked acronym used for the General Educational Development Tests, a battery of examinations administered by states to measure the skills and knowledge similar to a high school course of study. |
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| If you've taken the GED® but still need to pass a portion of it, please read this... |
Beginning in 2014, the GED will change from a paper-and-pencil test to a computer-based test (CBT), and important changes will take effect regarding which scores will count from previously administered tests.
Currently, if a student doesn't pass all sections of the GED in on sitting, the student needs to take only the sections failed. The student may combine passing scores on retaken sections with previous passing scores--so long as the original and all subsequent test administrations took place from 2002 on.
However, in 2014, when CBT takes effect, a GED score will not be able to be combined with scores achieved prior to 2014. CBT details.
Ventura County Star article on finishing the GED before 2014.
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| GED® Prep Classes |
| GED Prep Classes, with certain placement criteria having to be met. Details. |
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| Some Data |
| 723,121 people took the GED in the U.S. in 2011, with 71.9% passing the test. In 2010, there were 757,033 test takers, and 72.4% passed. |
| GED Statistics |
| 2011 GED National Data |
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| GED® Test |
| Frequently Asked Questions about the GED |
| The GED® Test is offered at Conejo Valley Adult School, which is an official GED® Testing Center, one of more than 3,000 centers nationwide. GED® Prep Classes are available for those who need classroom instruction to help them pass the GED® Test and earn a High School Equivalency Certificate. Conejo Valley Adult School also offers the official GED® Practice Test, which helps determine student readiness for the GED® Test. Taking the practice test is not mandatory, but is recommended. Other forms of prep may be available through our school; please inquire. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available; click here for details. GED testing in other available language on student request. |
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2013 GED®Test*
 Printout of test schedule |
Location: Conejo Valley Adult School (see room in chart)
Cost: $150 for test & certificate for June 2013 testing; $160 for test & certificate for July through Dec. 2013 testing.
Retesting is $35 per section through June 2013, and $45 per section from July through Dec. 2013. Retesting takes place during testing weeks; days and times to be determined. All costs subject to change without notification. Cash or credit card only. In-person preregistration mandatory on or before Thursday prior to each test. No refunds or rescheduling. |
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Time* |
Location |
| Tues & Thurs, Feb 5 & 7, 2013 |
4-8:30 pm |
Auditorium |
| Tues & Thurs, March 5 & 7, 2013 |
4-8:30 pm |
Auditorium |
| Tues & Thurs, April 9 & 11, 2013 |
4-8:30 pm |
Auditorium |
| Tues & Thurs, May 7 & 9, 2013 |
4-8:30 pm |
Auditorium |
| Tues & Thurs, June 4 & 6, 2013 |
4-8:30 pm |
Auditorium |
| Tues & Thurs, July 9 & 11, 2013 |
3-7:30 pm |
Auditorium |
| Tues & Thurs, Aug 6 & 8, 2013 |
3-7:30 pm |
Auditorium |
| Tues & Thurs, Sept 17 & 19, 2013 |
3-7:30 pm |
Auditorium |
| Tues & Thurs, Oct 8 & 10, 2013 |
3-7:30 pm |
Auditorium |
| Tues & Thurs, Nov 5 & 7, 2013 |
3-7:30 pm |
Auditorium |
| Tues & Thurs, Dec 10 & 12, 2013 |
3-7:30 pm |
Auditorium |
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Test dates & times subject to change without notification.
Limited spaces are available per testing session.
*You must attend BOTH test sessions to complete the entire test. |
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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 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 (the examinee testing under this criterion cannot be enrolled in school)
• present a letter from an armed services recruiter at 17½ years of age
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| Note: Persons who pass the GED test at age 17 will not receive the High School Equivalency Certificate (GED certificate) until their 18th birthday; a letter of intent is issued which states that the certificate will be held pending the examinee's 18th birthday. |
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| Required identification to register for GED® test |
• A candidate MUST be a California resident and MUST register IN PERSON, and MUST provide one of the following forms of identification both at the time of registration and at the time of testing:
A current:
1. California driver license.
2. California identification card (can be obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles).
3. U.S. military-issued ID card.
4. U.S. or foreign government issued ID card (such as a Matricula Consular card).
5. Passport (U.S. or foreign government issued).
6. Post-secondary school (college) issued ID card.
The identification must be current and must include name, birthdate, picture, address and signature.
In the event that California residency cannot be verified with just one of the above, proof of residency must be provided by bringing an additional document in the form of a bank statement, utility bill or rental agreement.
For instance, if you bring in a current foreign-issued passport that has your name, photo, birthdate, and signature but not a California address, you still need to bring that passport plus, say, a utility bill showing a California address.
• 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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