GED update

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Hey Guys, A while back I posted how I wanted to explore the idea of getting a GED well today I have registered with a local college to help open those doors so now I have an appointment for an orientation/assessment class which is slated for August. Now because I do have Autism and I am borderline dyslexic I truly hope those will not kick me in the ass when it comes time to do the actual test.

So I turn to you guys if anybody out there took the assessments and did the actual tests how was it what type of accommodations did they provide for you?

I really need this GED to help pursue other goals I have set in my life I'm just hoping that I didn't get in too much over my head

I completed my GED test(s) in 1981. Back then, there were five multiple-choice sections (topics like math, language, science). I scored well.

Some years ago, I convinced an NT friend to complete his GED test(s). Since I complete mine, the test(s) have now added an essay section. The good news is that the test(s) is conducted on a desktop computer in a room where the proctor can observe everyone. They allow test subjects to have a pencil and scratch paper during the test(s) and a calculator for the math questions. They allowed my friend and I more than enough time to complete each section. They allowed my friend to complete two sections a day, but he was able to complete two sections one day and three sections the next day. So, they seem flexible. My friend scored well, too.

I read somewhere that the score norm (the target range for passing) is equivalent to the knowledge needed to receive a C-grade. So, if your grades have been average or better, your should do well. Also, you may repeat any sections(s) with which you scored low within (I believe) 30 days. So, they give you a second chance to raise your scores.

Good luck!

I don't think most colleges care what you GED score was--especially if it's a community college.

Generally, community colleges, give you skills tests before you enroll. If you score low enough, they make money off you by putting you in remedial classes for no credit.

As long as you have a GED, you should get into at least community college. If you score well on the skills tests, you would get into a four-year school as well--especially something like CUNY or SUNY. Community colleges take anybody with a high school diploma or a GED.

The "transcript" would be your GED results.

Well guys I went to the GED orientation / assessment program yesterday at a local college of the placement questions were rather simple. However, I know math isn't my strong suit I was able to do some multiplication questions and just a little division (wasn't really taught too much with multiplication/division in HS as they were more concerned on how to teach me to properly wipe a tape or take out the trash). So I know right off the bat it's not going to look good and I also had some issues with word problems in math which has always been an issue for me. other then that I believe I aced the grammar quizzes reading and getting to the point of that is being said. So hopefully I wont be placed in a total remedial class (I know probably with math I will be) I'm also going to see what services they offer for those whom are on the spectrum maybe they can do something with the lights that kinda killed me yesterday.

If the rest of the practice is as easy as the stuff I did today that GED will be mine in no time.

You'll be the Piano Man soon! You'll get that GED, then go on to college!

Thanks kraftiekortie,

To quote the piano man:
" I can finally pull myself out of this dead-end job I have and start working on a career with a real future."

Got my class schedule I elected to do "online" classes so hopefully I'll be able to study at home at my own pace I'll only have to show up for class on Fridays, My writing was at a level 5 (the highest I believe) however my math was low due to the fact the school(s) I went to were more concerned with teaching us how to: wipe tables, take out the trash, and cleaning the toilets rather then teaching fractions and/or algebra.