How to Get a GED in Indiana
The American Council on Education developed the General Educational Development (GED) Tests as a way for those without a high school diploma to earn credit as having passed an equivalent- knowledge test. Most colleges and employers consider a GED certificate as showing that the individual has the necessary drive and determination to open doors of opportunity.
Indiana makes it easy for individuals to take the test with over 70 test center locations around the state. Because each location may charge differently for the test a student can shop around to find the best price.
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Instructions
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Determine eligibility by answering "yes" to all the statements: I am at least 18 years of age, I have been an Indiana resident for at least 30 days just prior to the testing, and I have no high school diploma from an accredited school.
If you are 17 or under, you must have a high school exit interview and score a passing grade on the practice tests.
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Call 317-232-0522 to find the nearest testing site to register or visit the Indiana Department of Education GED website for the same information. Depending upon the testing site, the cost for the total exam could be a maximum of $60, as of 2010.
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Earn an average score of 410 out of 800 on each of the five sections on the test with a total score of at least 2,250. The subjects covered are social studies, language arts (writing and reading), science and mathematics. The language arts writing exam is an essay question on a familiar subject that is scored by two trained readers.
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Tips & Warnings
Local libraries often have free GED study material, or one can attend free preparation classes by calling the local high school or GED testing center for information.
If you fail one or more portions of the test you only have to retake and pass those portions to be granted a certificate.
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