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Can I Get My GED Now?

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by Karen Jo @ January 17th, 2011 RSS Link

Question:
Dear Guidance Counselor,

Please help me. I need my GED now. What is the fastest way to get it? Would an online diploma be better? I need to make a better life. Thanks, Joanne

Answer:
Dear Joanne,

I think it’s a great move for your career planning to get the GED.  The GED is offered to adults who were not able to complete their high school education and want to get their diploma equivalency. The good news is that 95% of universities and colleges accept the GED in place of a high school diploma and will admit you with this credential if you meet their other requirements. Most employers also feel that the GED is an acceptable alternative to the diploma.

Every year more than half a million people take the GED tests. They take them in local testing centers in their home state and they prepare ahead of time with practice tests and group study sessions.

You say you want to get your GED right away but the fact is that it’s important to make sure that you make sure that you have time to practice for the exam. Here are a few things to know:

1) You Cannot Take the GED Online: Many people want to know if they can take the GED online. Perhaps you have wanted to try this option yourself. There are many ads offering the GED online. But the truth is that these ads are a scam. You cannot take the GED online; you can only take it in an official testing center.

2) The Best Way to Find out About the GED: There is an official site online with all the information you need about the GED. It is the American Council on Education GED Testing site. Look there for GED facts, links to videos, and all kinds of information about how to prepare well and where to take the test near you.

3) Prepare Well: The GED is a set of five tests. To do well on these tests, it is important that you spend time preparing yourself. Do yourself the favor of studying. How to best study? Call your local adult education center or visit your public library. They will have materials and may also know where you can take a GED preparation class. There are also preparation classes online. While you cannot take the actual GED online, these online study courses are fine.

4) Online High School Diploma? You might be wondering whether to work toward an online high school diploma instead. There are many advertisements about these kinds of programs as well. Some online diplomas are valid and others are worthless. Make a good check before you invest your money. Will they teach you something or do they just take your “life experience” and give you the diploma? Do they offer it to you right away or do you have to put some time and effort in? If you are unsure about the program that interests you, call your local community college and see what they think of a credential from this school.

Next Steps:

Are you ready to get your GED? Go to the American Council on Education and find your local center. Get your preparation supplies and begin to practice the tests. Soon you will be on your way to passing the GED.


Church activities

The Charleston Gazette (Charleston, WV) January 1, 2000 Music – The Joy Beams will sing at 9 a.m. Sunday on WOAY TV, Oak Hill, and at 3 p.m. on WSCW Radio 1410 AM. They will also sing at 7 p.m. Jan. 8 at Stickley Community Church, Stickley.

- A benefit gospel sing will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 15 in the auditorium of Capital High School. Local singers will join Mary Beth Gifford; Love, Peace and Joy; Faithful Witness and The Praisemen. Proceeds will benefit Paula Malone, a former teacher awaiting a heart and lung transplant. For information, call 595-1702.

Revival – Praise Assembly of God of Alum Creek will have revival services at 7 p.m. Jan. 10-16. For information, call 756-4049.

Special service – The Rev. Jim Oxendine, a missionary working in Russia and Ukraine, will be the guest speaker at Michael Dent Ministries’ Spirit Life Church, 156 Sixth St., Dunbar, at 7 p.m. nightly Sunday through Tuesday. Topics will include world evangelism, the end times and upcoming opportunities for the church. go to site beth moore blog

- The Mountain Women storytellers will perform at Hurricane First Baptist Church at 10 a.m. Jan. 8. There is no fee for the performance, sponsored by Hurricane Ladies Bible Study, but participants are asked to bring a can of food for the Hurricane Community Cupboard. A Bible study series will also be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 10 at the church. Topics will include “Revelation (Part 1),” a Precept study; “A Heart Like His,” a Beth Moore study; and “A Place for You,” a new six-week study with various topics, followed by craft electives. Additional classes held at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 11 will include “Lord, I Want to Know You,” a Kay Arthur study; “A Woman’s Heart,” a Beth Moore study; and “Revelation (Part 1).” Refreshments will be served and child care will be provided. For information, call 562-5254 or 757-3046. in our site beth moore blog

- Power House of Deliverance Church, 512 Carver St., Dunbar, will have pre-anniversary services at 7 p.m. Jan 10-14. Guest speakers include Pastor John Faucett of Central Community Tabernacle, Jan. 10; Pastor Michael Austin of Church of God MPG of Truth, Jan. 11; Pastor Frederick Hightower of All Nations Revival Center, Jan. 12; Pastor Norman Jones of Greater Emmanuel Gospel Tabernacle, Jan. 13; and Pastor Allen Davis of True Praise and Worship on Jan. 14.

Discussion – Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Kanawha Valley, 520 Kanawha Blvd. W., will meet at 9:30 a.m. Sunday for its adult discussion group. The topic for this week is “Abiogenesis: Pro and Con.” For information, call 345-5042.

- The biblically based Kanawha Creation Science Group will meet at 10 a.m. Jan. 8 at the South Charleston Police Municipal Court Room to discuss creation and evolutionism. The topic for this month, “Creation: Believe It or Not,” will feature an audiotape by John MacArthur.

Items for Church Activities may be submitted by mail to The Charleston Gazette, 1001 Virginia St. E., Charleston, WV 25301, or faxed to (304) 348-1233. Notices will be run one time, free of charge. Please include a contact person and daytime phone number. Information will not be taken by phone. The deadline is noon Thursday.

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  1. Roger Torres said @ February 22, 2011 at 5:54 pm

    my question is I have 49 years and on May 2 I am 50 years want to know can i get my GED online and requirements need to be able to get my GED how much it costs.
    my name is ROGER TORRES
    Email is rogertorreso@yahoo.com
    I await your reply thank you very much.

  2. Karen Jo said @ February 22, 2011 at 7:09 pm

    Dear Roger–

    Please look at this link to find a GED testing center near you. I should cost around 75 dollars, depending on the state.
    http://www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/ged/index.htm

    I am sorry but you cannot take it online. Any ads you see are scams.

    Good luck. I have lots of articles here on GED. Karen Jo

  3. Danne said @ August 1, 2011 at 6:13 am

    Hello I will like to know if I can take the ged classes at home im 18years old

  4. Karen Jo said @ August 3, 2011 at 6:14 pm

    Danne,

    I just published an article on the GED here this week. You can’t take the exam at home but you can take preparatory classes online.
    Karen Jo

  5. Tawanna Harris said @ January 3, 2012 at 7:41 pm

    i was inquiring how to sign up for free ged classes online im ready to get my ged..

  6. Tawanna Harris said @ January 3, 2012 at 7:42 pm

    I would like to see how to get my ged online..

  7. Karen Jo said @ January 18, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    See my answer to questions above.

  8. Karen Jo said @ January 18, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    See answer above.

  9. Karen Jo said @ January 18, 2012 at 5:41 pm

    Tawanna, several people have asked about this so I wrote this week’s blog on it.

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