Georgians who are at present unable to earn their high school diplomas can still get better opportunities in their dream careers, with the help of a GED credential. The credential is earned after fulfillment of the eligibility requirements, as well as obtaining a passing score at the GED exam.

Your aptitudes on five basic subjects will be tested in the Georgia GED exam; these include Social Studies, Math, Science, and both parts of the Writing Skills test (this section has two parts, but both are actually considered as comprising one section of the test). Almost all test items (240 all in all, aside from the essay part) in the exam are given with multiple choices, or five alternate answers to each item. The second part of Writing Skills is the only section which doesn’t follow this format, as the question is answered by writing a comprehensive essay.

If you are planning to take the GED exam, make sure that you gain a score of at least 410 on each section, as well as an average of 450 for the entire exam. These are the minimum scores based on a scale of 200 to 800. Georgia test takers who don’t make the passing grade have several options if they meet certain requirements. Those who gained an average of 430 can retake the test immediately. Those who gained a score between 400 and 429 have to show proof of remedial studies before they can retake the exam; otherwise they would have to wait for three months for the next retake. Those with scores below 400 should do the same or wait for six months until the next retake. The state’s GED policies maintain that if you choose to retake the test at a different testing site, you have to acquire a release form, accompanied by an endorsement notice from the previous center’s Chief Examiner.

The state’s GED policies determine eligibility for taking the test on several essential criteria. First, you shouldn’t have earned any high school equivalency certificate, or have graduated from any secondary education institution. You should also be aged sixteen or older, and are presently not matriculated in any high school. For exceptions and waivers to these rules, contact your local testing site for details.

Registration for the exam requires that you make a personal appearance at a testing site and fulfill an application form (a list of all of the state’s available testing sites is provided at dtae.org/Adultlit/centers.html). Only state residents are qualified to take the GED Georgia exam, so make sure that you show proof of identification and local residence upon registration.

Your options with preparation for the GED are as varied as your schedule and learning pace permits. You can do this on your own with the aid of library or online resources. You can also enlist in preparation classes offered by your community. The state also has its own online program in place for resident test takers. For more information about this particular online alternative, visit the State Department of Technical and Adult Education online website at dtae.org.