GED PREPARATION AND TESTING

What is the purpose of the GED? 

The GED measures the general knowledge and thinking skills necessary to earn a high school diploma.  It is made up of multiple choice tests in five subjects:  reading, writing, science, mathematics and social studies.  If you pass all five GED tests, you will receive a South Carolina High School Equivalency Diploma (GED).

Passing the GED can be highly advantageous if you want to continue your education.  The GED can help you get enrolled in college and qualify for financial aid.  The GED also is a major requirement for many training programs, promotions and specialized assignments in the Armed Forces.

How do you sign up for the GED? 

It is recommended that you first take the practice test, called the Pre-GED.  The results of the Pre-GED will show if you are ready to pass all five parts of the GED, or if you need to brush up on some of your academic skills and knowledge.  If you decide to enroll in a GED preparation class, there are many available in the tri-county area for little or no cost.

How do I prepare?

GED Preparation - (Programs offer day and evening classes and learning labs.)

Trident Literacy Association:  http://www.tridentlit.org/
747-2223, 5416-B Rivers Avenue, North Charleston.
Programs in five locations in the Tri-county region.  Initial fee of $20 for all services.

County Adult & Community Education

• Berkeley County:  899-8635, 107 E. Main Street, Moncks Corner.
  Programs in two locations.  Fee is $40 per semester.
  
• Charleston County:  937-6538, 75 Calhoun Street, Charleston.
  Programs in seven locations.  Fee is $55-$65 per semester.
  
• Dorchester County:  873-7372, 500 Greenwave Blvd., Summerville.
  Programs in three locations.  Fee is $50 per semester.
  
• Educational Opportunity Center, Trident Technical College:  722-5509
  66 Columbus Street, Charleston.  Free, on site, self-paced computer software program.

Other helpful links:
http://www.ccsdschools.com/curriculum/cfdc/adult.htm

http://www.toscc.org/

http://www.berkeley.k12.sc.us/Adult_Education/aecontactus.htm

GED Practice Tests:
Trident Literacy Association:  747-2223, 5416-B Rivers Avenue, North Charleston.
Offered weekly., on most Mondays, with immediate interpretation of results.  Testing site is the main office on Rivers Avenue.  Initial fee of $20 for all services. Charleston Adult Education:  937-6538, 75 Calhoun Street, Charleston.

Given the third Wednesday of each month, with immediate interpretation results.  Testing sites are 75 Calhoun Street, Charleston, and the Trident One-Stop office, 1930 Hanahan Road, North Charleston.  Fee is $3 in cash. 

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GED Test
Offered monthly on a  Saturday per month in a full day session at Fort Dorchester High School, North Charleston.  Obtain applications at EOC offices.  The application must reach the GED Testing Office, Columbia, SC, 10 days before the desired testing date.  For questions on cost, space availability for specific dates, call (803) 734-8347 or go to  http://ed.sc.gov/agency/offices/ace/ged/index.html 

The application for the GED test is online at http://ed.sc.gov/agency/offices/ace/ged/

More info: http://www.gedonline.org/

GED Testing Schedule: http://ed.sc.gov/agency/offices/ace/Schedules2.html

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