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High School
Equivalency Certificate Fact Sheet
Introduction
The
GED Tests measure your knowledge
and skills against
those of traditional high school graduates.
A GED diploma documents that you have
high school level skills in reading,
writing, social studies, science and
math. According to the Center for
Adult Learning 93 percent of colleges
and 96 percent of employers accept
the GED as equal to a high school
diploma.
GED Test Centers,
Schedules and Costs
The GED Tests are offered
at over 3000 locations in the U. S.
with over 40 sites in and around Los
Angeles. In large metropolitan areas
there is usually a main GED Test Center,
as well as test sites at adult schools,
occupational centers and community
colleges. The GED Test Center for
Los Angeles is located in Room 514
of the Abram Friedman Occupational
Center, 1646 South Olive Street. Most
adult schools in California, in addition
to offering GED preparation classes,
test twice a year as well. A directory
of adult schools and occupational
centers offering the GED Tests follows
this fact sheet. If you can't find
a testing center near you the GED
toll-free number, 800.626.9433,
can refer you to a testing center
in your local area.
Testing schedules are
determined by the local testing centers.
The GED Testing Center at the Abram
Friedman Occupational Center in Los
Angeles tests every Thursday. Adult
schools and occupational centers that
offer GED preparation classes test
for the GED twice a year. A schedule
of test dates is available at the
GED Test Center or by contacting the
individual sites.
Contact the Abram Friedman Occupational Center at
213.745.5516.
On average testing
centers will charge approximately
$50 to $100 to take the entire test,
though some centers will charge a
higher or lower amount. Most centers
will also charge a fee if all or part
of the test must be re-taken. Test
fees for the Los Angeles GED Testing
Center are as follows:
- For the initial
test battery - $50
- For partial re-testing (1 - 4 tests) - $20.00
- For re-testing entire battery - $ 40
Who is eligible to take the GED
Tests?
You are eligible to
take the GED Tests if you are a resident
of California and are 18 years of
age or older. Current California identification
is required both at the time of registration
and at the time of testing. Acceptable
photo identification includes California
drivers license, California ID card,
passports and military ID.
Preparing for the
GED Tests
While you probably
have gained some knowledge and skills
through life experience, like reading
and writing, you may find the need
for some help preparing for the GED
Tests. The GED is a battery of five
tests that take seven and a half hours
to complete covering reading, writing,
social studies, science and math.
An essay question is an important
element of the test as well. Regardless
of your ability, you will be more
prepared if you know what to expect
in advance. There are two ways you
can go about preparing for the GED,
self study or preparation classes
at an adult education center.
Self Study for the
GED
GED preparation materials
are available at most local bookstores
and public libraries. Publishers like
Cliff Notes offer a variety of preparation
materials available at book stores.
Click here to
access GED preparation materials, videos and books on the
Web. Some public television stations offer
study at home programs. To find a
GED broadcast series in your area
contact your local public television
station or call 800.354.9067. Official
GED practice tests can be obtained
in both Spanish and English through
Steck-Vaughn at 800.531.5015. Several
GED web sites offer sample questions
as well as general information on
GED test taking:
GED Adult Preparation
Classes
If you need assistance
beyond self study to prepare for the
GED Tests, many programs are offered
by local school districts at adult
schools, occupational centers and
community colleges. Staff members
at these resource centers can help
you decide whether you will need to
study for all the tests, or whether
you should spend time brushing up
in just a few areas. A directory of
adult education centers that provide
both testing and preparation classes
follows this fact sheet.
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