How To Take the GED Test at Home & not on the Computer

Deciding to take the GED examination is a huge step in your education and advancing your career. Proper preparation is required to complete successfully for this process, especially in scheduling your test date and site. Complete this simple process and further your education today.

Things You'll Need

• GED-test preparation materials
• GED-test schedule

Instructions

1. Prepare for the GED exam. You can find various GED preparation workbooks at any bookstore or school-curriculum carrier. Check with your local high school guidance counselor or board of education for free GED classes, often offered by faculty of the high school or local colleges. Also, you will want to work on specific areas of study that you may not have fully completed---testing subjects include mathematics, language arts reading and writing, social studies and science.

2. Identify the testing center nearest you. A comprehensive listing of sites can be found on the site listed below.

3. Contact the administrator for the site and set up a meeting time to discuss your testing options. Also, as you are first communicating with the administrator, inquire as to the necessary paperwork required. At least, you will need to have a Social Security card and other form of identification.

4. Meet with the site administrator and decide what test date offered best accommodates you. Also, be sure to complete required registration forms and pay the registration fee.

5. Arrive at your testing center on time and prepared on the scheduled date. Look for information on interpreting test scores at the linked resource.

Tips & Warnings

• You may want to do a "trial run" a day or so before the exam to properly allocate your time in traveling.

References

• GED tests