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How to get my GED by seeking~serenity

"Four-and-a-half months well-spent for an improved outlook on the road ahead!"

How I did it: I first started with the local education center for my city. I just had to register with them and take a TABE test in math and reading just to see where I was starting from. From there I was placed in ABE (Adult Basic Education) classes on Aug 30, 2011. The teachers there helped me to study in the G.E.D. exam areas. I was able to take many practice tests and find out where I needed the most help in to achieve a passing (or better) score. My teachers in my ABE class were wonderful! I was able to use the computers there to study in math...which was my weakest area! Once a month a G.E.D. testing rep would come to the building and hold testing sessions for as many tests as I felt comfortable taking. I took Social Studies and Science together in October; Language Arts, Reading and Language Arts, Writing in November; and finally, I took the Mathematics test this month (January). I am so happy to have finally completed this goal after so many years of wanting to get it done!!! I will be graduating on June 14, 2012!!! :)

Lessons & tips:

  • First off: Take your G.E.D. tests before the end of 2013! There will be a new computer-based G.E.D. program that is more difficult come 2014. Read more here: http://www.timesdaily.com/stories/New-GED-test-coming-in-2014,185687
  • Call your state's department of education to find out where you would go to register to take your G.E.D.
  • There may be a fee to register for this class. The materials fee for my class was $20, but it wasn't needed to take the class. I still need to pay them the rest of my balance.
  • Be ready to carve some time out of your schedule for studying.
  • If you are taking ABE classes--SHOW UP!! During the time I was in working in the ABE room, there were so many people that had registered for the class, but never showed up.
  • Take it seriously, while still having a good time learning and re-learning.
  • If you need to know something, don't be shy to speak up and ask a question. There are no such things as stupid questions, afterall.
  • Go to your local library and check out a G.E.D. book to practice out of at home. You can never take too many practice tests!
  • Go at your own pace. Don't push yourself too hard, and if you fail a test, don't worry about it-pick yourself up and try again.
  • Try to have fun advancing your knowledge!
  • Enjoy the adventure, and best of luck to anyone and everyone working on bettering their futures!

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Jan 17, 2012, 11:52AM PST | 8 comments | 40 cheers


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runwim gotta say what I feel before I grow older

Congrats!!!!

Jan 17, 2012, 11:40PM PST | Thread | Respond to this 4 cheers

seeking~serenity has this odd love for elephants (and owls and frogs...and turtles!)

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Thanks a bunch, runwim!!!

Jan 18, 2012, 04:08PM PST | Respond to this 1 cheer

candykisses06

Congratulations! AHHH! :) You’ve kind of inspired me to get on the ball. I didn’t know a person could get their GED that quickly! For awhile, I didn’t really feel in the mood to study, but now I’m just thinking of my goal of wanting to go to school for acting and that helps a LOT! Are you planning to go to school now?

Jan 18, 2012, 04:47PM PST | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

seeking~serenity has this odd love for elephants (and owls and frogs...and turtles!)

Thank YOUUU!!!

Yay, I’m so glad I could inspire you, even if it’s just a little. That’s awesome! Oh, you can go in and take the full battery in one day if you’d like. My mom did back in the day; did all five tests in in about 8 hours I think (I’m not that brave). There were a few different people that came in and took the tests during a week, and passed. They’re really not that difficult, for me, it’s the math that boggles my mind…and not for lack of trying to learn it either.

Acting school sounds like a total blast!! I totally think you can get your G.E.D. and start school – even by the end of this year for sure if you’re not otherwise engaged in other areas of busy!! Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes are nice to start with to figure out your strengths and weaknesses if you’ve been out of school for a good amount of time.

My plan was to start classes at a local college for Certified Nursing Assistant next semester, but life happened, and I think I may now need a job instead for the time being. I really want to go to school and work on climbing the ladder a few rungs, but it’ll have to wait.

I really encourage you to find the time, effort, and energy to obtain your G.E.D. I’ll be cheering you on the whole way (and so will everyone else on here)!!!! :) C’mon, you know you want to! Do you know where to start in the area you live? If there’s anything you need help with, let me know, k?

Jan 18, 2012, 05:57PM PST | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

candykisses06

Thank you. I hope you can become a CNA eventually. It’ll be well worth it. :)

I’ve been going to ABE since last August, and I’m hoping around next year to be going to college for acting. I someday want to become a Paleontologist, as well.

I was homeschooled, and my mom graduated me but never gave me a diploma. I honestly feel better with a piece of paper, I guess it makes me feel more normal.
I’m lacking in areas that the GED will hopefully teach me that I never bothered to learn in school.

Jan 18, 2012, 07:02PM PST | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

seeking~serenity has this odd love for elephants (and owls and frogs...and turtles!)

Thanks, I think it’ll be well worth it too. And Ooh, cool—a Paleontologist! Now, that would be a fun adventure! Good luck in all of your goals and aspirations. :)

I was homeschooled on and off during my school years too, so I can understand the wanting to feel normal.

So, getting your G.E.D. shouldn’t be too much trouble for you if you’ve already been going to ABE classes. Woohoo! It’s right within your reach. You go girl!!

Jan 18, 2012, 07:17PM PST | Thread | Respond to this 2 cheers

candykisses06

I’m glad I’m not alone. :)

Jan 18, 2012, 07:42PM PST | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

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