Current version of GED test to expire at end of year
GED
testing center in Lincoln encourages adults to pass before test
deadlines
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[June
06, 2013]
The Logan, Mason and Menard
Regional Office of Education reminds all current and future GED
test-takers that the current version of the GED test will expire at
the end of 2013. The final date for the full test will be Nov. 12.
The current version, known as the 2002 Series GED test, will be
replaced with the new 2014 GED test beginning on Jan. 2, 2014.
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Those who have taken the 2002 Series GED test but have not passed
all five parts have only until the end of 2013 to pass that test. In
2014, individuals will need to start over again with the new
computer-based GED test in order to receive their high school
equivalency credential.
"The GED test opens doors to college, better jobs, the respect
adults deserve and the satisfaction of earning a high school
credential," said Jean Anderson, regional superintendent of schools
for Logan, Mason and Menard counties. "We want to be sure that
everyone is aware of this deadline. GED test-takers must act now to
finish and pass before the current test expires.
"Support is available, right here in all three of our counties,"
Anderson said. "Area community colleges offer free preparation
classes, and GED provides a website that can help adult learners
prepare to take the parts of the GED test they still need to pass.
Please call our office at 217-732-8388 or 309-543-2192 for more
information. We want you to succeed!"
Interested GED test-takers can also find more information at
finishtheGED.com.
A few important tips you should know about GED testing for Logan,
Mason and Menard counties before the end of 2013:
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The full GED test
is currently given at the Lincoln ROE office on the second
Tuesday of every month, except January.
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GED retest dates
will be available each month starting in July.
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Seating is
limited, so registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Test-takers must register in person in advance of the test date.
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The last testing
date opportunity to take the full current version of the GED
test is Nov. 12. The last testing date for retesters will be
Dec. 13.
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Test-takers must
provide proof of passing the Illinois and U.S. Constitution
tests before registering for the GED test. Call for details.
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Test-takers must take the GED test --
whether on paper or computer -- in person at an official GED
testing center. The GED test is never offered online.
"To anyone who has already started the GED test, your future is
calling. By passing the GED test, you can answer that call," said
Randy Trask, president and CEO of GED Testing Service. "You owe it
to yourself. Don't miss the chance to turn one small step into your
next big opportunity in life."
The GED test has opened doors to better jobs and college programs
for more than 18 million graduates since 1942. Last year nearly
800,000 adults sat for the GED test, which is accepted by virtually
all U.S. colleges and employers. As the creator of the official GED
test, GED Testing Service has a responsibility to ensure that the
program continues to be a reliable and valuable pathway to a better
life for the millions of adults without a high school credential.
Learn more at
GEDtestingservice.com.
[Text from file received from
Regional Office of Education 38]
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