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GED Classes and Testing
Fort Smith Adult Education Center
Description
The GED exam and classes are still FREE at the Fort Smith Adult Education Center. The GED 2014 exam is computer-based and will required some basic computer skills. The new test has four parts instead of five: Reasoning through Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Math. Scoring for the new test has also changed: to pass the new GED 2014, students must score 150 out of 200 in each area, and have a 600 overall (out of 800 possible points). The test is computer scored, so unofficial scores will be available immediately after testing.
The new test will require students to sign up at GED.com and take and pass official practice tests ("GED Ready") before taking the official test. We will have a FREE official practice test for Adult Education students, so don't pay the $6 for the online "GED Ready" test- check with us first! For the 2002 GED series, Arkansas law required students to pass all of the practice tests before taking any of the official GED exams. With the new GED 2014, students can take and pass one area at a time. For example: a student can study math, take and pass the math "GED Ready" test, and then take the official GED Math test before moving onto science and the other subjects.
Once a student has passed the GED Ready test, they may sign up for the official GED test. The official test must be taken in person at an authorized center- it is not an "online" test- it is "computer-based". The Fort Smith Adult Education Center is an authorized Pearson Vue Testing Center, and we will offer official GED testing here beginning in mid-January (by appointment only).The Arkansas Department of Career Education is charging $16 for the official tests, instead of the full $120. However, we are offering offer "vouchers" to cover the costs to students who qualify. Remember- the Fort Smith Adult Education Center is here to provide instruction and testing for our students to prepare them for college and careers. We are ready to help you pass the new GED 2014. AND IT IS STILL FREE!
The new test will require students to sign up at GED.com and take and pass official practice tests ("GED Ready") before taking the official test. We will have a FREE official practice test for Adult Education students, so don't pay the $6 for the online "GED Ready" test- check with us first! For the 2002 GED series, Arkansas law required students to pass all of the practice tests before taking any of the official GED exams. With the new GED 2014, students can take and pass one area at a time. For example: a student can study math, take and pass the math "GED Ready" test, and then take the official GED Math test before moving onto science and the other subjects.
Once a student has passed the GED Ready test, they may sign up for the official GED test. The official test must be taken in person at an authorized center- it is not an "online" test- it is "computer-based". The Fort Smith Adult Education Center is an authorized Pearson Vue Testing Center, and we will offer official GED testing here beginning in mid-January (by appointment only).The Arkansas Department of Career Education is charging $16 for the official tests, instead of the full $120. However, we are offering offer "vouchers" to cover the costs to students who qualify. Remember- the Fort Smith Adult Education Center is here to provide instruction and testing for our students to prepare them for college and careers. We are ready to help you pass the new GED 2014. AND IT IS STILL FREE!