Click on any of the following links to find answers
to questions related to GED.
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How much do classes and assessments cost?
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There is no charge for the classes we offer or the testing
assessments we do. They are provided free of charge by
the State of Georgia and the Department of Technical and
Adult Education as well as through local donations. The
only charge involved in getting your GED is the cost of
taking the actual GED test. That is a fee of $95. However,
many Adult Learning Centers offer scholarships so that
part or all of the $95 fee is paid for you. Contact your
local area Adult Learning Center to learn more about classes
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an orientation necessary in order to take the GED Test? |
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An orientation is strongly recommended before registration
for the GED Test. This orientation includes items such
as taking the diagnostic assessment test, watching a video
about the use of the calculator on the GED Test, and writing
a brief essay on why you want a GED. |
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| How
soon can I take the actual GED test? |
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The answer to this question depends on several variables:
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On what level you begin |
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b.
How much time you spend studying |
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At what speed you learn |
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| Is
the GED accepted just like a diploma across the nation? |
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The GED Test is acknowledged across the nation. It is
best to check with the college of your choice to determine
its entrance requirements so that you can meet the necessary
prerequisites. |
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I test at one location and study at another? |
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Yes, this happens quite frequently. Your instructor will
assist you with needed information to make such decisions.
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you have day care? |
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Lanier Technical College does not provide day care for
students, but each of the centers has a list of community
resources that would probably meet your needs. Possibly
a church in the area, the Head Start program, the Ninth
District Opportunity, or others might be beneficial. Daycare
is provided at some off-site locations. Please contact
the center nearest you regarding what is available in
your area. |
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| Why
do I need to take the TABE test or register for classes? |
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Lanier Technical College strongly recommends an assessment
be taken prior to registration for the GED Test. The TABE
assessment test pinpoints a potential and current student's
academic strengths and weaknesses. It assists the teacher
in making recommendations about a course of study with
the idea of saving the student's time and money. |
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| If
I fail the GED, do I have to take the whole thing over? |
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No, you only take the parts you fail. There is a $l9.00
fee for each test that you retake. |
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| What
can I do to get ready on my own to take the GED? |
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Online classes are available at Lanier Technical College
for Adult Education in combination with attending classes.
These classes are called hybrid classes. |
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| Do
you have materials I can check out to take home in order
to study on my own? |
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The amount of materials available for check out varies
from center to center. Please check with the instructor
for availability. Generally, there are limited supplies
for taking home. You may ask your instructor for the titles
of items that may be purchased from local stores. All
centers are able to provide online instruction from any
computer connected to the Internet. |
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| Do
I have to register for classes, or can I just sign up
to take the GED Test? |
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All centers at Lanier Technical College strongly recommend
a registration or orientation to the Adult Education Program.
It is best to call ahead and make an appointment. In the
busier centers, pre-arranged appointments are crucial. |
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| How
long will it take to get my GED test results? |
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It usually takes 4 to 6 weeks to get the official test
scores |
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| What
forms of identification are acceptable to register for
the GED test? |
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You will need an official government issued picture ID,
such as drivers' license, state ID card, or passport to
register for the GED test. |
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I have already taken the TABE, do I have to take it again? |
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The TABE is a diagnostic tool that is administered much
as a physician administers a physical exam - to have a
picture of a person's needs and strengths and to measure
a person's progress. The TABE is given when a student
enters the program so that the instructor may know what
needs the student has. The survey form of the TABE is
given quarterly to measure the student's progress. If
the student has been absent from the program for more
than six months, the full TABE should be re-administered. |
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| In
an adult education program, what does the term under-age
youth mean? |
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The term underage-youth refers to a student who is 16
or 17 years of age. State permission is required to allow
these students to test for the GED. |
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I sign up for the GED Test as soon as I am 16 years old? |
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No. Please refer to the question below for the procedure
regarding testing as an under-age youth. |
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I am an under-age youth, what process do I need to follow
to sign up for the GED Test? |
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The following forms are required for all 16- and 17-year-olds
in order to register for the GED Test:
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Parental
permission
Letter
of Withdrawal (This form must contain original
signatures and a raised school seal.) It is advised
that signatures be in blue ink.
A
copy of the student’s state or federal identification
(i.e., driver’s license, passport, or pedestrian
ID)
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The following forms are required for all 18 and 19-year-olds
in order to register for the GED Test:
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Letter
of Withdrawal (This form must contain original
signatures and a raised school seal.) It is advised
that signatures be in blue ink.
A
copy of the student’s state or federal identification
(i.e., driver’s license, passport, or pedestrian
ID)
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| If
I am 19 years or younger, do I need a withdrawal letter
if I have been home schooled? |
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Yes. You can obtain a form from the county board of education
stating you are not enrolled in a school in the county.
This form must have an original signature and an official
raised seal. |
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| Is
getting the GED quicker and easier than finishing high
school? |
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There is no easy way to get high school or GED credentials.
The High School Graduation Test and the GED Test are difficult
examinations. It is possible to finish the learning objectives
for secondary school earlier by intensive preparation
for the GED Test even though this option is not for everyone. |
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| Can
I obtain my driver’s license while studying for the
GED? |
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The student would need to complete a form which is supplied
by the Adult Education instructor and that has original
signatures by the instructor and program director. The
student submits this form to the Department of Driver
Services (formerly Department of Motor and Vehicle Safety)
as stated on the form. |
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| How
much time do I have to come to class in order to keep
my driver's license? |
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The instructor will work with each student to determine
an attendance and performance contract to which the student
signs, agreeing on the expected days and hours of attendance
as well as other requirements for being in the program.
The student must meet the prerequisite requirement of
attending 5 classes and not being absent more than 10
consecutive days for unexcused absences as well as achieving
a level completion. |
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| Does
Lanier Technical College offer online courses for the
GED Test? |
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It is important to note that the GED Test is not offered
online anywhere in the nation. The GED Test must be taken
at a nationally approved testing center. Any other test
is not legitimate.
Our
college does offer hybrid courses. In these courses
students work in combination with an instructor in a
center as well as at home. Lanier Technical College
offers students in hybrid courses a web site and a password
to access an extensive database of lessons which are
self-paced. Please call a center for more specific information
regarding our hybrid courses.
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| There
are many groups in the community offering Adult Education
classes, how do I know which groups are legitimate? |
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There are many groups out in the community that claim
to offer Adult Education classes. There are two major
rules of thumb regarding the legitimacy of these sites:
the organization offering the program and the cost of
the program. Organizations that are part of a technical
college or school system are legitimate. There are a few
other exceptions, but those exclusions are not found in
the Lanier Technical college area. The other most important
fact is whether the classes cost money. Classes should
be free.
The money to run classes at Lanier Technical College comes
from state and federal money and from private non-profit
groups. It is a waste of resources to pay money for Adult
Education classes. Paying money does not make the classes
any more effective. No one has been in the Adult Education
business longer or more successfully than Adult Education
programs served by technical colleges and public school
systems. No one has more dedicated or successful instructors
than those serving our college. The best part is that
Lanier Technical College's classes are absolutely free. |
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| If
I would like to volunteer, how do I go about letting Lanier
Technical College know? |
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Lanier Technical College's Adult Education program simply
could not operate without the assistance of community
volunteers. There are numerous ways to participate in
our program: serving on local advisory boards, teaching
classes, and/or working individually with students. To
learn more about volunteer opportunities in your area,
please contact your local center or call the main office
for Adult Education at 770-531-6363. |
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| I
want to continue my education after I get my GED. Can
you help me? |
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Yes,
we have transition counselors available to help you with
the process of entering postsecondary education.
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