GED or General Education Diploma
GED Answers
It is a General Equivalency Diploma or General
Educational Development testing administered by the American Council on
Education (ACE). It is a group of 5 tests that when passed, certifies that
the taker has high-school level academic skills. It is accepted as
equivalent to a high school diploma in areas of higher education, employment
and military service.For more information on GED contact:
Cathy Stoddard
Ogle County Court House
106 S. 5th St.
Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: (815) 732-3201
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Any person age 17 or older may take the GED, if the
student's class has graduated or if the student has been out of school for
at least 12 months. If the student has been enrolled in a school (public or
private) in the last 12 months, the student needs a letter of separation
from the school.
For more information on GED contact:
Cathy Stoddard
Ogle County Court House
106 S. 5th St.
Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: (815) 732-3201
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The student needs to register at the Lee/Ogle Regional
Office of Education in Grand Detour. The student needs to have a picture ID
and his/her social security number. If a letter of separation is required,
that needs to be brought to registration also.
For more information on GED contact:
Cathy Stoddard
Ogle County Court House
106 S. 5th St.
Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: (815) 732-3201
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Once registered, the student needs to contact Sauk Valley
College, Adult Education Department, and schedule the tests. At least a 24
hour notice needs to be given. The GED test schedule is listed on the Sauk
Valley College website.
For more information on GED contact:
Cathy Stoddard
Ogle County Court House
106 S. 5th St.
Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: (815) 732-3201
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More than 15 million people have received a GED
credential since the program began. One in seven Americans with high school
credentials received the GED as well as one in 20 college students.
For more information on GED contact:
Cathy Stoddard
Ogle County Court House
106 S. 5th St.
Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: (815) 732-3201
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There are five tests that need to be completed. They
include: Language Arts-Reading, Language Arts-Writing, Math, Science, and
Social Science. If the Constitution has not been passed in high school, the
student also must pass the Illinois/Federal constitution test.
For more information on GED contact:
Cathy Stoddard
Ogle County Court House
106 S. 5th St.
Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: (815) 732-3201
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You have to average a 450 out of 800 on each of the
tests. You can pass with a minimum of 410 if you are able to "make up" the
points on another test. For example, if you score a 410 on your math test
and a 490 on your science test, you have "made up" the 40 points. You have
to have a total of 2250 (or more) on all 5 tests. The constitution is a
pass or fail. There are no points given for the constitution.
For more information on GED contact:
Cathy Stoddard
Ogle County Court House
106 S. 5th St.
Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: (815) 732-3201
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You can re-take a failed test after you have attempted
all 5 tests. You are allowed to re-test 3 times in a year. You may re-take
the constitution as many times as needed.
For more information on GED contact:
Cathy Stoddard
Ogle County Court House
106 S. 5th St.
Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: (815) 732-3201
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What
are included in the tests?
With the exception of Part II of the Language Arts:
Writing Test, which requires an essay, all questions on the GED Tests are
multiple choice with five possible answers given. The questions range in
difficulty from easy to hard, and cover a wide range of subjects. The
content of the test are as follows:
Language Arts: Writing - Part I
(50 questions, 75 minutes)
30% Sentence Structure
30% Usage
25% Mechanics
15% Organization
Language Arts: Writing - Part II
(essay, 45 minutes)
Social Studies
(50 questions, 70 minutes)
25% U.S. History
25% Civics & Government
20% Economics
15% Geography
15% World History
Science
(50 questions, 80 minutes)
45% Life Science
35% Physical Science
20% Earth & Space Science
Language Arts: Reading
(40 questions, 65 minutes)
75% Literacy Text
25% Nonfiction Prose
Mathematics - Part I (Calculator)
(25 questions, 45 minutes)
Mathematics - Part II (No Calculator)
(25 questions, 45 minutes)
20-30% Number, Number Sense & Operations
20-30% Measurement & Geometry
20-30% Data, Statistics & Probability
20-30% Algebra, Functions & Patterns
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information on GED contact:
Cathy Stoddard
Ogle County Court House
106 S. 5th St.
Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: (815) 732-3201
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How much does it costs to
take the GED?
It is a $35.00 registration fee. If you have to
re-test, the cost is $5.00 per test and $10.00 for the writing test.
For more information on GED contact:
Cathy Stoddard
Ogle County Court House
106 S. 5th St.
Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: (815) 732-3201
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What is a letter of
separation?
The home school writes a letter
stating that the student has officially withdrawn from the
school.
For more information on GED contact:
Cathy Stoddard
Ogle County Court House
106 S. 5th St.
Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: (815) 732-3201
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Are there special GED Programs
available for juveniles that are involved in the courts on
probation or
have had a baby?
There is a GED preparation
class that is offered to juveniles that are court ordered to
obtain their GED. The class is held at the Rochelle Middle
School two afternoons a week. A student that is involved in
court or is a parent (mother or father) may take the GED test at
the age of 16 if there is court order in place stating that
he/she is to complete their GED.........ANY student age 17 or
older may take the GED test.
For more information on GED contact:
Cathy Stoddard
Ogle County Court House
106 S. 5th St.
Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: (815) 732-3201
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Why do people take the
GED test?
There are many different
reasons a student would choose to take the GED over a
traditional diploma. If a student is not successful at their
public school due to extended illnesses or other reasons, the
GED may be a better fit. For one reason or another a student
may not have attended school in quite a while, so the GED is a
better option in returning to an education. For some teen
parents, the responsibility of parenting and working demands so
much of their time, that a GED is a more practical solution due
to less classroom time.
For more information on GED contact:
Cathy Stoddard
Ogle County Court House
106 S. 5th St.
Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: (815) 732-3201
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Who do I contact
for more information?
You may contact the Ogle County
Probation office to obtain further information on the GED
program at 1(815) 732-3201.
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Can someone help
me study for the GED?
There is a GED instructor at
the GED program held in Rochelle. The instructor helps the
student prepare for all 5 GED tests and the constitution, if
needed. Then the instructor will help the student register for
the GED test and will transport to the test site.
For more information on GED contact:
Cathy Stoddard
Ogle County Court House
106 S. 5th St.
Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: (815) 732-3201
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Where can I get my GED?
Kishwaukee College offers a GED program open to youth between
the ages of 16-21 years of age. Regular classes are in the
morning 9:00- 11:30 AM. You must be at least least
17 years of age to complete the GED.
For more information on GED contact:
Cathy Stoddard
Ogle County Court House
106 S. 5th St.
Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: (815) 732-3201
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Is there an Express
GED program?
Kishwaukee College offers the GED Express. In order to
participate a youth must read at the 11th grade level and math
skills must be at the 10th grade level. Participants
can expect to complete their GED in approximately 2 weeks.
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Is there a study
guide available?
You may access the link listed
below to utilize additional GED study guides and practice tests.
http://www.studyguidezone.com/gedtest.htm
or
www.gedprepinfo.com
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