Central – GED & Testing Preparation

GED:

To register for the GED®, go to www.ged.com or call 1-877-EXAM-GED (392-6433). Test dates are ongoing and can be accessed by logging into the registration site. If you have problems with the online registration or if you don’t have access to a computer; then call 1-877-EXAM-GED and PearsonVue will help you with the registration process.

Central Library and Louise Watley Library at Southeast provide GED testing.  The GED is offered Tuesday-Thursday between 10:30 am and 4:30 pm.

Testing occurs every other week at each location, alternating between libraries.  All exams must be scheduled on ged.com.  No walk-in registrations are permitted.

The GED Test has four parts: Mathematical Reasoning, Reasoning Through Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. The cost of each part is $46, for a total of $184 to complete the full exam. Students must pass all four parts of the exam to earn a GED credential.

GED Classes:

Atlanta Public Schools (APS) offer free GED preparation.  To register call (404) 802-3560 or go to atlantapublicschools.us/adulteducation.

A valid state ID is needed for placement.  Please call for the days when new students may come for class placement and to find information about the days and times of classes and new student class registration requirements.  Call the GED Information Line at 404-802-3560.

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GED Blogs and Study Guides

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