G.E.D Prep Classes

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G.E.D Class Schedule

Mondays, Jan 4-May 17

(No class Feb 15, March 8)
6:30-9:00 pm
Independence Elementary School
Instr: James Schwan
Room 111, enter Community Education Door J
Meet the instructor, get registered, and be on your way to earning your G.E.D. Diploma! If you have questions, feel free to contact the Community Education Office at 763-262-2523.

FREE childcare in Independence Elementary Room 103.

Basic Skills Improvement

Reading • Math • Writing
If you are interested in improving your skills in any of these areas, come to class on Monday nights in Big Lake!

What is the G.E.D?
The General Educational Development (G.E.D.) is a high school equivalency diploma.

Why get a G.E.D. if I don’t have a high school diploma?
More than 95% of U.S. employers consider G.E.D. graduates the same as traditional high school graduates in regard to hiring, salary, and opportunity for advancement.

How can I get my G.E.D?
To earn your G.E.D. Diploma you must take a battery of five tests. The tests measure the major academic skills and concepts associated with four years of regular high school instruction.

What are the G.E.D. tests?
The G.E.D. tests measure competency in five subjects:
• Language Arts-Writing
• Social Studies
• Science
• Language Arts-Reading
• Mathematics

Who can take the G.E.D. tests?
• Minnesota residents
• Adults age 19 or older
• Persons not enrolled in high school
• Persons 16-19 years old with an approved age waiver

How much do the G.E.D. tests cost?
The cost is $80 for all five tests. If you fail to get an average of 450 on each of the five tests, you may retake any part of the exam. If you fail to get at least a 410 on a test, you must retake that test and proof of preparation may be required. The cost of each retake is $20 (not to exceed $80).

How can I take the test?
Call 763-682-8770 (Buffalo) or 952-988-5340 (Hopkins) to make an appointment for a (minimum) of two testing sessions in order to complete the 7.5 hour test. Sessions are alternating with writing skills and math in one session and social studies, science and reading in the other. Test results take three to four weeks.

What if I don’t feel prepared to take the official G.E.D. test?
Take a free official G.E.D. practice test battery to identify any area that needs to be studied. Check out our G.E.D. classes which can help prepare you for the test.