How to Get My GED in Cincinnati
The General Educational Development (GED) test provides an opportunity for those who could not complete high school to earn an equivalent diploma. The Ohio GED credential is an acknowledgement that the certificate holder demonstrates skills and knowledge equivalent to his high school counterpart. A GED diploma enables candidates to pursue a career and higher education goals.
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Determine if you fulfill age requirements for taking the GED test in Cincinnati. In Ohio, test-takers need to be 19 or above and must have officially withdrawn from school. If you are 16 to 18 years old, you need additional documents for an age waiver. For example, if you are 18, you need a GED age waiver form completed and signed by the superintendent of the school you attended last. If you are 16 or 17, you need a GED parent consent form signed by your parent, guardian or court official along with the GED age waiver form.
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Print GED application form and other age-applicable documents from the Ohio Education Department website (see Resources). Submit completed applications and documents to your local test center. which are available on the same website. Contact your testing center to find out if your application has been accepted.
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Prepare for the GED exam. There are a number of resources to help you. GED tests cover mathematics, social studies and science along with language arts, writing and reading. There are free GED preparation classes at adult education centers. Cincinnati Public Schools, Literacy Center West and Lower Price Hill Community School offer GED classes in various Cincinnati neighborhoods. Visit the Ohio Education Department website for a list of preparation classes. Contact the GED preparation center for Ohio to learn more about GED preparation programs near you; contact details are available on the American Council on Education website (see Resources).
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Use book resources available at the Cincinnati Public Library. You can find information on GED books and their availability from the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County website. GED TV lessons are available on PBS stations through Literacy Link; visit the American Council on Education website for connection details.
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Take practice tests to evaluate your progress. The Steck-Vaughn website offers practice tests online for registered members. The website 4tests also offers practice tests. You can access a GED practice test database at the Cincinnati Public Library with your library card number and PIN.
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Take the test. The state GED office is the official authority that issues transcripts. You can order your transcript online on the Ohio Education Department website or contact your test center for details.
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