2.  Where can I get a GED test application?

Call the Prince George's County Adult Education Office (301-408-7930) for an application.

For specific test information or for information about changing your scheduled testing center, saving scores from another state, retesting, rescheduling or getting a copy of your GED diploma transcript, call or write:

3.  When and where is the GED Test given?

The new two-day, ten-hour GED 2002 Test will be given on the second Tuesday and Wednesday of each month.  Prince George's County's only testing center will be Parkdale High School.  The test begins at 5:00 pm and ends at 10:00 pm both Tuesday and Wednesday night.  Report to Room 241.

BE ON TIME OR YOU CANNOT TAKE THE TEST!
 

4.  How much does the test cost?

There is a $45.00 fee for each registration.
 

5.  What type of questions are on the GED Tests?

• Language Arts, Writing  — 50 multiple choice language usage and editing questions plus a 45 minute, 250 word essay.  Tests knowledge of standard American English sentence structure, usage, mechanics, and text organization (including transitions, text divisions, topic sentences, and unity / coherence).  Passages to edit may be taken from business communications documents and "How to" texts. (120 minutes)
• Social studies — 50 multiple choice questions applying comprehension, application, analysis, and evaluation skills to readings in history, geography, civics, government, and economics in national, global, adult contexts. (80 minutes)
• Science — 50 multiple choice questions applying conceptual understanding and problem solving skills to readings in biology, earth science, chemistry, and physics with a new emphasis on environmental and health topics (recycling, heredity, disease prevention, pollution. climate) and on science's relevance to everyday life. (80 minutes)
• Language Arts, Reading — 40 multiple choice questions applying comprehension, application, analysis, and synthesis skills to readings from fiction and nonfiction prose, poetry, drama, and commentaries. (65 minutes)
• Mathematics — 50 multiple choice questions applying arithmetic and number sense (including fractions, decimals and percents),  data analysis, statistics, and probability, algebra (25%)  and geometry (25%) to practical real-life problems.  Calculators will be permitted for one half of the test. (90 minutes)
  

  6.  What score is passing?

  All three of these conditions must be met :

• a total of 2250 points from all of the tests out of a possible 3750
• an average of 450 points on each test
• no score below 410 on any of the five tests

  
  The University of Maryland requires a minimum of 2500 as the total score.
   

  7.  What do I need to bring with me to the test?

• your admission card
• one of the following identification cards:
          a current Maryland Driver's License
          an official Maryland ID card
          an official military ID card
• lunch
• sharpened #2 pencils
• ball point pen
• a watch (if possible)
   

  8.  How long after taking the test must I wait for a retest?

  Rescheduling/retesting requires a waiting period of approximately two months. You may take the test a maximum of three times per year.  Three different test forms are available and you must use a different form each time you take the test.  You must pay the $45.00 scheduling fee each time you take the test or reschedule.
   

  9.  How soon after taking the test will I get my test results?

  Test results will be mailed four weeks after you take the test.  Please do not phone the GED Office for test score information.  In accordance with the Privacy Act (Buckley Amendment), scores may not be released over the telephone or faxed.
   

  10.  Can I take the GED Test in Spanish?

  You may take all but the Writing Skills Test  in Spanish.  You must take the Writing Skills Test in English.  This includes multiple choice questions and writing an essay in English.  If you wish to take the Spanish language form of the GED Test, attach a written request to your application.
   

  11.  What is done to help people who have a disability?

  Call -1-410-767-0538 for special application.

• If you are legally blind you may use the cassette or Braille form of the test.
• If you are partially sighted you may use the large print form of the test.
• If you have multiple documented handicaps, you may take an individualized test in the Baltimore GED Office
   

  12.  Can I take the GED Test in D.C.?

  Call 202-274-7175 for information on Washington D.C. testing or ABE/GED classes in the District.   D.C. only accepts D.C. residents for tests or retests.  Payment and registration must be completed two days prior to exam day.  The GED Practice Test is ONLY given on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday in D.C.  Scores required for passing are the same in D.C. as in Maryland.
   

  13.  Do colleges and military services accept GED diplomas?

  All Maryland colleges except Johns Hopkins University accept GED diplomas.  The University of Maryland requires a passing score of 2500.  Each military branch has different qualifications.  Check with your recruiter.
   

  14.  I have a diploma, but my school records are not available.  Can I take the GED Test?

  A high school graduate may take the GED Test and be awarded a diploma only when proof of graduation in unobtainable.  Each case is considered separately, and permission to take the test is granted only in exceptional cases.
   

  15.  I took and passed three of the five parts of the GED Test in another state.  Now that I am a Maryland resident, can I complete the test in Maryland and will I receive credit for the tests I have already passed?

  Test results are valid and may be applied for credit toward the Maryland High School Diploma only if they were taken after January 1, 2002 at an official GED testing center.  Partial scores on tests take before January 1, 2002 will not apply toward the GED 2002 Test. If you took the test in another state, after January 1, 2002, have an official copy of your test scores sent to the Maryland GED Office directly from the test center where credit was earned. 
   

  16.  Should I take the GED Practice Test?

  Yes!  The GED Practice Test is recommended by not required The cost for this six-hour, two-night timed test is $10.00.  Check the Practice Test Schedule for dates and times.  When you finish the test  it will be scored and  your results will be explained by a counselor.  Call 301-408-7930 for the schedule or to register for the test.
  OR
  Take the GED Practice Test at any Prince George's County Public Library without an appointment.  Allow yourself 4 1/2 hours for this test.  You will need an ID, #2 pencils, and scrap paper.  Submit completed answer sheet by mail with a $5.00 money order.  Results will be mailed to you within four weeks.
   

  17.  Are classes required before taking the GED Test?

  Preparation is recommended but not required.
   

  18.   How can I prepare to take the GED Test?
   

• Buy a GED preparation book at a local bookstore.
• Watch GED instruction on Maryland Public Television, Channel 22 or 32.  Call 1-410-767-0538 for a schedule or to buy the TV workbooks.
• Take the GED Practice Test
• Attend ABE, PreGED, or GED classes
• Use Literacy Link's GED Connection
   

  19.  Where and When are daytime ABE, PreGED, GED, and ESL classes offered?

  Daytime classes are offered at Bladensburg Instructional Center, 5150 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg, MD.  Ten week semesters  begin the first week of October and the first week of February.  Registration for these classes is from 9 - 12 noon on the last Mondays of September and January.  Classes fill quickly, so come early to register.  Dates may vary so call 301-985-1780 early in September to verify schedule.

  Schedule of Classes
  ABE                  M/W/F              8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  PreGED            M/W/F            10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
  GED                  M/W/F              8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  ESL 1-3              T/TH                9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  ESL 4                 M/W/F              8:30 AM - 10:30 PM

  
   

  20.  Where and When are ABE, PreGED, GED, and ESL evening classes offered?

  Evening classes are offered from 7:00 - 9:30 PM on the following evenings at the following locations:

  Center	Classes Offered	Days
  Bladensburg Instructional Center	ABE/Pre/GED	M/W
  	ESL	T/Th
  Crossland High School	ABE/Pre/GED/ESL	M/W
  Eleanor Roosevelt High School	ABE/Pre/GED/ESL	M/W
  Langley Park/McCormick Elementary School	ABE/Pre/GED/ESL	M/W
  Largo High School	ABE/Pre/GED/ESL	T/Th
  Laurel High School	ABE/Pre/GED/ESL	M/W
  Northwestern High School	ABE/Pre/GED	M/W
  	ESL	T/Th
  Suitland High School Annex	ABE/Pre/GED/ESL	T/Th

21.  What are the fees for classes?

Tuition is set each year by the Board of Education.  Fees for the 2002/2003 academic year have been set at $175 for GED and ESL 5 classes.  Right now tuition is only charged for GED, ESL level 5/6, and other special classes.   There are no tuition charges for ABE, PreGED and ESL 1 - 4 classes.  Book prices vary from and will be announced the first night of class. All fees must be paid with a money order before the third class.  No cash or checks!