Tips For Getting Your GED

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Have realistic goals! If it has been a while since you've been in school, give yourself time to adjust. Remember, you are trying to recapture 12 years of education in hours!
Attend Class! There isn't a better way to obtain the knowledge you need to pass those tests! Studying on your own is often difficult and frustrating. Let us support you until you get there.
Concentrate Your Efforts! The more you attend in a shorter span of time, the more you will retain.
Communicate Your Needs! Talk to others to keep yourself motivated. Express your needs to the teacher or staff, if something isn't working. Need to change your schedule? No problem. Just let us know!
Most of all, Commitment! Keep your end goal in mind! Whether it is going to college, a better paying job or helping your kids with their homework, making a commitment to your education will pay off in the end!

GED WEBSITES

Learn about the General Educational Development Testing Serviceat The Center for Adult Learning and Education Credentials(CALEC), "The Official Site of the Ged Testing Service."

http://www.acenet.edu/AM/Template.cfm?Section=GEDTS

Take online practice tests and learn GED-related skills."GEDpractice.com is a free service provided by Steck-Vaughn to familiarize you with the types of items you will see on the actual GED test.

http://www.gedpractice.com

Practice GED skills in a structured online learning environment through GED Connection:

At this website you can register for a free portfolio that contains GED practice tests and quizzes with automatic scoring and feedback, plus extensive learning modules for each of the 5 subject areas. "Online trachers from several states are available to coach adult learners online."

http://litlink.ket.org/begin.aspl

Other helpful sites:

For more information, please contact Adult Basic Education, (505) 428-1356, gtorrez@sfccnm.edu.

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