GED ARTICLES & RESOURCES

All your questions about the GED are answered in the following articles. You’ll find free information on GED preparation, study guides, and test tips. You’ll also find links to contacts, free GED programs, and information about financial aid and student support.

The GED Test: How Hard Is It?
Forty percent of people fail the GED test the first time because they do not study the right things. A good GED study program will cover the basics of the high school math curriculum, writing, reading comprehension, and basic science and social studies instruction. Read the article...

GED or High School Diploma? What's Best for You?
My best advice: If you are still in high school, stay and finish. You will make more money, get better jobs, and feel better about yourself with a high school diploma. No one has ever been sorry they didn't finish high school. But if it's too late for that and you left high school without a diploma, what are your options? Read the article….

The GED – Common Questions and the Answers
The GED is the General Educational Development credential. For adults who never finished high school, statistics show it's the best alternative to a high school diploma. Here are the most common questions and answers about the GED test, and GED study programs. Read the article...

GED Benefits: What Good Is the GED?
Maybe you’ve been wondering … What good is the GED? … How will it help me?
Here are some facts about having your GED that you might want to consider. Get the facts, and learn about the benefits…

Online Education: GED vs. Fake High School Diploma
For today’s student, distance learning can provide a valuable and affordable way to work toward a GED, the best way for an adult to demonstrate the skills learned by the average high school graduate. But there are a growing number of companies and schools who aren’t really in the business of education. Instead, they’re in the education business, and their biggest business is selling quick and easy programs or simple online tests that come with worthless transcripts and fake diplomas.  Here’s a guide to help you distinguish good programs from scams Read the article….

Planning, Perseverance, and Motivation for the GED Test
Planning, perseverance, and motivation are the keys to effective, successful GED test preparation, the most important activity a test candidate can do to pass the GED test. Using these keys will reduce challenges and ensure that test prep is worth while. Learn more….

Passing the GED Test – A Critical Credential, But How Hard Is It?
The GED is the General Educational Development credential, the adult learner’s alternative to a high school diploma. But many people don’t understand the difficulty and value of the GED test, the testing requirements, or even the process of taking it. Learn more about this critical educational credential for the adult learner…. Read the article…

GED Test Strategies and Resources
The majority of GED students want to know what to expect on the GED test and what strategies they can use to earn the credential the first time they take the GED test Learn more….

Eligibility for the GED Test
Developed in 1942, the first GED tests were designed to help military veterans finish their basic education. Military service members are still eligible for the General Educational Development test. However, the GED credential is awarded to others who can pass the full test series that measures knowledge and proficiency in science, social studies, math, reading, and writing. Who’s eligible? Learn here….

A Guide to Free or Affordable GED Prep
One of the challenges of getting a GED is paying for classes, study materials, or the test. And many students can’t afford the cost of childcare or transportation to attend classes. There are solutions … Get a free Resource Guide and learn more in this quick guide to online and community resources. Read the article….

What the GED Test Really Measures
There’s no question about it -- the GED test is hard. But according to graduates of the passGED program, the test isn’t as hard as high school exams, since classes focus on essential skills and relevant information. The emphasis of the GED tests is not on memorization, but on thinking skills and the application of practical knowledge. Here’s what test candidates can expect…. Read the article….

Essential Steps for GED Test Preparation
Preparing for the General Educational Development test can be overwhelming – where do you start?  Learn the four essential steps for solid GED test preparation…. Read the article….

Learning Tip: Activate Your Learning
Most GED students are busy adults. Whether they’re enrolled in a local GED prep class, or managing a self-guided study program, they need their study time to be as effective as possible. What makes a study program work? Successful study is about learning, and the learning process is critical for any student. Learn how to activate the learning process, and what real knowledge means….

GED Learning Tip: For Real Knowledge, Reinforce the Learning Process
Once GED students discover how to activate the learning process, it’s equally important to reinforce learning. Real learning happens when you use knowledge, especially if it’s freshly learned. And since learning is really a lifelong process, how people learn — and continue to learn — is important to understand. Check out the knowledge vault….

The GED Offers Work, Life, and Educational Benefits
If you’re among the 34 to 38 million adults in the US who never graduated from high school, then you’ve probably considered getting your GED, the adult learner’s alternative to a high school diploma. The GED is worth considering -- and worth getting. Here’s an article on the benefits of a GED and more GED help… Read the article….

GED Test Tip: Finding Time to Study
One of the biggest challenges for GED students is finding time to study, or developing a daily study routine, especially if the student is managing a self-guided program to get ready for the GED test. These 10-minute study tips make it easier to develop a regular study routine…. Read the article….

GED Study Tip:  Make a Note, Take Notes!
Take Note! Make a Note! Here’s one surefire study tip that has proven successful for adults working toward the General Education Development credential, the ‘diploma’ awarded for passing the GED Test. Learn more….

Choose Education Wisely: Online GED Programs, High Schools, and Distance Learning
With Internet information and access rising every day, it’s no surprise that students turn to their computers for education. While there are a remarkable number of quality educational resources for students, there are also an alarming number of bogus resources that sell fake high school diplomas or promise results that just can’t be delivered. Learn how to tell the difference... Read the article….

Understanding the GED Test
If you’re planning to take the GED test soon, you’ll want to know how the test works and what the test measures. Understanding the test is a good way to outline a course of study and improve your score. Learn about the GED test here…. Read more. . .

Understanding and Interpreting the GED Test Score
If you plan to take the GED test soon, you’ll want to know how the exam is scored and what score you’ll need to earn your GED, the common term for the General Educational Development credential. Read more. . .

The GED Test: A Thinking Marathon
Some people think the GED test is grueling. A timed 7.5-hour test, it’s a thinking marathon, and GED students should prepare for the test just like a runner would get ready for a challenging athletic event. For the scholarly athlete, here are some training tips….

The GED Essay Test – Understanding the Essay, Improving the Score
If you’re planning to take the GED test soon, it’s essential to understand the essay section, since many test candidates find it one of the most difficult aspects of the language arts exam. Understanding what this part of the GED test expects -- and how it’s scored -- is an excellent way to reduce difficulty and improve scoring. Learn more about the GED essay requirementss…. Read the article….

The GED Math Test Requires the Casio fx-260 Calculator
To score well on the GED math test, it’s important to learn how to use the Casio fx-260 calculator, since it’s the calculator used for the official General Educational Development test. It’s a good idea to get hands-on practice with the fx-260 and to understand which calculator functions the test expects you to know. Learn more….

The GED Test: Overcome Test Anxiety, Increase Your Score
GED students are no different than most students and adult learners who experience anxiety or tension at test time. What’s the right balance between a healthy and productive amount of test stress and the kind of anxiety that overcomes test candidates? Learn here….

GED Test Credential Data for HR and Workforce Development
Without question, the GED is a demanding basic skills exam that measures critical thinking and deductive abilities, along with practical knowledge and application. Still, many human resources officers and business managers question whether the GED credential is equivalent to a complete high school education. Research shows the GED is an important educational milestone -- a goal well worth seeking and supporting through workforce development programs. Read the data….
Guide to Resources

One of the challenges of getting a GED is paying for classes, study materials, or the test. Many students can’t afford the cost of childcare or transportation to attend classes. Maybe you need a GED tutor, or want partners to help you get a GED program started at work or in your neighborhood. Learn how to get a free Guide to Resources in this quick online guide to online and community resources.