Retaking Your GED: How to Go About It
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Retaking Your GED: How to Go About It
A few months ago, one of my friends decided to take the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) exam in order to get the document he needs in order to enroll in a certified nursing assistant training program. He turned to me for advice, as I’ve been through a similar experience myself, and of course, I started researching right away. It took us a bit of time, but we found a good GED online training program that my friend used in order to prepare for this exam. I know he’s been working very hard on his studies over the last few months, and several times, I have helped him by tutoring and explaining some point or another. Finally, the time came for him to take the tests that he’s been studying so hard for, and my friend has become a nervous wreck. No matter how much I and our other friends have tried to help him calm down, nothing seemed to work.
Unfortunately, my friend failed two of the five parts of the exam. He’s been devastated, thus, in order to help him, I started to research retaking the exam. Today, I’d like to share my findings with those who find themselves in a similar situation.
Unfortunately, my friend failed two of the five parts of the exam. He’s been devastated, thus, in order to help him, I started to research retaking the exam. Today, I’d like to share my findings with those who find themselves in a similar situation.
Find Out Where You Failed
The first thing you will need to do in order to retake your GED exam is to determine the parts you failed. Of course, this will include every test with a failing score and the ones where the score is too low for your personal situation. You must research your state requirements to learn exact numbers needed. Usually, scoring less than 410 on one of the five tests that make up the GED exam is considered failing. However, the overall minimum score required is 2250. This means that you must get 450 or more points on every test.
In case you are going to enroll in some specialized training program, you have to find out their minimum GED requirements. Some schools may demand their students meet certain standards, which includes higher than average GED scores.
Once you’ve determined what parts of the exam you have to retake, move on to the next step.
In case you are going to enroll in some specialized training program, you have to find out their minimum GED requirements. Some schools may demand their students meet certain standards, which includes higher than average GED scores.
Once you’ve determined what parts of the exam you have to retake, move on to the next step.
Apply for Re-Testing and Fix Your Mistakes
You must contact your local GED center and find out when you will be able to retake the tests you need. There are certain regulations that vary from state to state. Thus, every person must learn what the re-testing requirements are in their jurisdiction. Apply for taking the test on the nearest available date and focus on your studies.
Use the waiting period between tests in order to brush up your knowledge of the subject. If you failed, you must have done something wrong. This means that you must study harder to make sure that this doesn’t happen again. In some cases, you may need to enroll in a specialized GED class or employ the services of a private tutor.
Use the waiting period between tests in order to brush up your knowledge of the subject. If you failed, you must have done something wrong. This means that you must study harder to make sure that this doesn’t happen again. In some cases, you may need to enroll in a specialized GED class or employ the services of a private tutor.
Take the Test Again
Come to the examination center on the day of your re-testing and clear your mind of all unnecessary things and worries. You must stay focused on the test in order to succeed on this try. Don’t forget that you’ve been there before and know exactly how the testing works.
In order to increase your chances of success, you need to manage time properly. Count the number of questions and determine how many minutes you can spare for each. Stick to this time frame and don’t panic if you cannot solve a couple of problems; just move on to the next question to be sure you complete the test in time.
In order to increase your chances of success, you need to manage time properly. Count the number of questions and determine how many minutes you can spare for each. Stick to this time frame and don’t panic if you cannot solve a couple of problems; just move on to the next question to be sure you complete the test in time.