How to Get Your GED in Sylvester, Georgia

Earn your GED by taking test preparation classes at MTC.

Moultrie Technical College, located in Sylvester Georgia, offers residents in its four county service area a variety of adult education classes and programs to prepare examinees for the high school equivalency diploma test. Students can opt to take the GED exam preparation classes either on campus or online. After completing GED preparation classes, students can take the GED test at designated testing sites.

Instructions

1. Verify your eligibility to take the GED test. Individuals must be at least 18 years old or meet special needs requirements. Inquire at Moultrie Technical College about the criteria needed to qualify for a special needs classification.

2. Register for GED classes. Sylvester, Georgia residents can register for classes at MTC. After registration, students will receive GED test preparation instruction in math, language arts, social studies, writing and science. You can also visit a local library or bookstore to obtain additional GED test preparation booklets and practice tests.

3. Gather the required documents. Bring your Social Security card, photo ID and $95 test registration fee (as of January 2011). All examinees must preregister by the date and time specified by MTC.

4. Arrive promptly and bring all required documents to the test site on the official examination day. Take and pass the GED test to receive your high school equivalency diploma.

Tips & Warnings

• Students desiring online GED test preparation must contact an instructor at the Worth county location for more information.

• Contact the testing site in advance if you're experiencing financial difficulty with paying test registration fees. Two centers provide scholarships for students who meet certain financial assistance requirements.

• If you're tardy or absent on the scheduled exam day, you may be required to re-register for the test and pay additional test registration fees.

References

• Moultrie Technical College: Adult Education and GED
• Moultrie Technical College: Winter Quarter 2011 GED Testing Schedule and Adult Education Info

Resources

• American Council on Education: Introduction for GED Test Takers