Mar 02, 2011
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does “GED” stand for?
The GED or General Education Development tests cover five subjects: Reading, Writing, Science, Social Studies and Math. The GED is also commonly referred to as the General Education Diploma, General Equivalency Diploma, or the Graduate Equivalency Degree.
How do I get started?
The GED center is open Monday-Friday, 9-5.Come in and fill out registration paperwork and pretest to begin the process.
How old do I need to be to get my GED?
Students must be at least 16 years old and those under 19 need a waiver form signed by their most recent school district.
What if I don’t remember anything from school?
Regardless of how long you have been out of school or what you remember, we are here to work with you. It’s never too late to get your GED and you can pass the test if you study for it.
Is getting your GED as good as getting your high school diploma?
While the GED is not a replacement for high school, it does require students to score 60% higher than graduating high school seniors nationwide. What the GED means to future employers and potential college recruiters is that you have reached a level of education that is equal to or better than someone graduating from high school.
Interesting facts about the GED:
Over 1,000,000 people took the GED last year.
Many well-known public figures have also earned their high school diplomas by passing the GED Tests. Among them are country western singer Waylon Jennings, Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton,
comedian, actor and author Bill Cosby, actress Kelly McGillis, entrepreneur Wally Famous Amos, U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Former New Jersey Governor Jim Florio, actor and director Charles Dutton (a Maryland GED graduate) and comedian and actor Chris Rock.More than 95 percent of employers nationwide employ GED graduates on the same basis as high school graduates in terms of hiring, salary, and opportunity for advancement.
Having a GED will increase a person’s income by at least 15% over a five-year period. A person with a GED will earn $385,000 more than a person without a GED or high school diploma.
