GED - General Equivalency Diploma:
People who have not had the opportunity to complete their
high school education may earn an Arizona High School Equivalency
Diploma by successfully completing the General Education Development
testing series.
The test is made up of the five sub-tests outlined below. Most
questions on the GED are multiple choice but Part II of the
Writing Skills Test requires you to write an essay. The questions
cover a wide range of subjects:
- Language Arts, Writing Skills Total time 2 hours (120
minutes)
- Part I (50 questions, 75 minutes)
- Part II (written essay on assigned topic, 45 minutes)
- Social Studies (50 questions, 70 minutes)
- Science (50 questions, 80 minutes)
- Language Arts, Reading (40 questions, 65 minutes)
- Mathematics, Part I (25 questions, 45 minutes): Calculator
is permitted and provided by GED Testing Center. Mathematics,
Part II (25 questions, 45 minutes): No Calculator allowed.
The GED Test is available in Spanish. However, requirements
differ slightly from the English version. For bilingual assistance
and special instructions, call (480) 461-7480.
La prueba de GED es disponible en español. Los
requisitos son diferentes de la versión en ingles. Para
asistencia bilingüe e instrucciones especiales favor de
llamar al (480) 461-7480.
Time Frame:
You may take one or more of the sub-tests each day until
all five are completed. It takes approximately six hours
and twenty-five minutes to complete all five. We do not offer any way to take all five of the tests in one day. You
have until December 31, 2011 to complete the five sub-tests although MCC's GED Testing Center encourages you to finish your GED within six months.
Testing Costs:
There is a $70.00 charge for the initial series of five sub-tests.
Each retest in a single subject costs $15.00. We accept
money orders, debit and credit cards. Cash is also accepted.
Time and Place:
Pre-registration for the GED test is available Monday
through Thursday between 8 am and 6 pm in the Testing
Center, 1833 W. Southern Avenue, Building 38-A (east end
of campus), Mesa, Arizona 85202. GED testing is scheduled
by appointment.
Call the GED Testing Center at (480) 461-7480 if you need
additional information.
Age Requirements:
You must be 18 years or older and present two forms of identification.
At least one must have a photo, and at least one must show your
birth date. Both must be official school or government issued,
i.e.: driver's license, school ID or passport. Picture IDs may
be obtained at your local Motor Vehicle Department. If you are
16 or 17 years old, you may test if you provide the following:
- Written notarized permission from a parent or legal
guardian, or the marriage certificate of the GED examinee.
- An official withdrawal statement from your last public
school.
- Written proof of age.
- Photo identification.
- Documentation verifying home schooling (if applicable).
Preparation:
There are several aids available to prepare for the testing
- GED Handbook - available at most major bookstores
for approximately $20.00 and on loan through the public libraries.
- MCC Community Education Department offers pretests
and preparatory classes. Call (480) 461-7493 or (480) 461-7494.
- Mesa Public Schools Adult Education classes. Call
(480) 472-0519.
- Tempe Union High School District classes. Call (480)
345-3785.
- Rio Salado Community College preparatory classes.
(480) 517-8030.
- Various GED Internet web pages:
College Entrance Requirements:
Every college and university has different entrance requirements.
Verify the specific requirements for admission at the college
you plan to attend. Most community colleges accept the minimum
passing standard score of 450. Arizona State University (ASU) requires a standard score
of 500 for admission.
Diploma:
The diploma is mailed to your home address by
the Arizona Department of Education. If retesting is required,
the MCC Testing Center will notify you by mail. We cannot
give information over the phone concerning test applicants
or scores.
Scoring and Retesting:
The number of correct answers you receive on
each test is converted to a standard score. In order to
pass, all individual subject standard scores must be 410
or higher. In addition, the five sub-test scores must add
up to 2250 points, for an average of 450 or higher. If either
of these criteria is not met, then retesting is necessary.
You have until December 31, 2011 to complete any retesting. You may begin retesting in one
or more subject areas 30 days from the completion date of
your original testing series.
Please contact Kimberly Reely for comments or corrections email phone: 480-461-7480 or fax: 480-461-7483 |
