You have a good chance of having the same career opportunities which those with a high school diploma enjoy – even if you have yet to earn yours. The GED credential is an excellent alternative, and with it you’ll find that more doors will open for you. You can even fast track your college education with a GED certificate, allowing you to earn that degree in due time.

The Hawaii GED credential is earned through the GED exam, a five-part battery test which includes items in the Language Arts (both in Reading and Writing), Social Studies, Math, and Science; these five subjects are a normal part of the basic high school curriculum. Two sections (Language Arts in Writing and Math) are subdivided into two parts each as well. The second part of Language Arts in Writing is provided in an essay format which must be accomplished within forty-five minutes, while part two of Math doesn’t allow you to use a calculator in solving problems. Except for the essay part, the entire test follows a multiple-choice format.

As prescribed by the state’s Department of Education (visit doe.k12.hi.us for more details), your score on the exam is considered as a passing grade if you make an average of 450 points for all the five sections combined, and your score on each of the sections is at least 410 or higher. These figures are based on a score range of 200 to 800.

The testing centers within the state have varying eligibility requirements. For complete and detailed information on whether you do qualify for the exam or not, you have to get in touch with your local testing site (the one where you intend to register with).

Registration is open at an adult community school within your immediate area. The state’s Department of Education website (link provided above) carries a list of all available adult community schools within the state which offers GED registration and examination services. You will need to accomplish two things upon registration – you have to fill out a prerequisite form, and pay a 55-dollar testing fee up front. Contact your testing site for more information on registration particulars.

You can prep yourself up for the big day by studying for the exam on your own, or with the aid of a preparation class. Self-study is ideal for you if you have a cramped work or personal schedule, and attending scheduled classes proves to be difficult. You can find a wealth of GED resources, study aides, prep lessons, and dummy tests at your community library, at online sites, or at local bookshops. If you want more structure in your preparation, you can take prep classes offered by local adult learning centers; contact your testing site and inquire if they offer such lessons. There’s also a site that provides a thorough list of all adult learning centers which may offer GED prep courses, at literacydirectory.org.

For more details concerning the GED exam, you can visit the state’s Dept. of Education site or the online site of the American Council on Education at acenet.edu.

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