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How to Get your GED or General Education Development diploma

Jan 12, 2010 08:09 PM
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Dropping out of high school doesn't have to mean the end of your educational career. You can earn a General Education Development diploma, also known as a GED. In this video, learn about the process needed, step-by-step, to get your GED.

You Will Need:

• Practice tests

• A GED class provider

• study skills

• Perseverance

• Internet access (optional)

• Sample tests (optional)

• Discipline (optional)

• Special accomodations (optional)

Step 1: Understand the test

Know that the GED is five tests: writing, reading, social studies, math, and science.



Step 2: Determine your level

Determine your skill level in each of the subject areas by taking practice tests.



Step 3: Study

Study for the GED subject areas where you received the lowest score.



Step 4: Schedule an exam

Schedule an exam by going through a program or contacting your state GED examiner.



Step 5: Celebrate

Celebrate your accomplishment when you have earned the GED.

Trivia: The GED was created in 1942 to allow World War II veterans to get a credential that would allow them to go on to college.

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