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GED TESTING AT THE ASSESSMENT CENTER

Advisory against Misleading GED Claims

Please be advised that the GED® Certificate can be neither earned nor obtained via the Internet or through correspondence programs. The Tests of General Educational Development (GED Tests)--developed by the General Educational Development Testing Service of the American Council on Education (GED Testing Service) require extensive preparation and the demonstration of a high level of high school knowledge and academic skills. The GED Tests are administered in Texas only at Official GED Testing Centers under the direction of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) GED Unit. Any other high school equivalency certificates not issued by TEA or another jurisdictional GED testing authority may be of dubious value and may not be accepted by employers, colleges and universities, or the military.

San Antonio College is an official GED testing center.

Read carefully for the new procedures and requirements have changed. Registration hours to be announce please check back on January 15, 2009.

LOCATION:

Fletcher Administration Center, Room 112

GED TEST
BATTERY:

Test 1 - Writing Skills	2 hours	Test 4 - Reading	1 hour, 5 minutes
Test 2 - Social Studies	1 hour, 10 minutes	Test 5 - Math	1 hour, 30 minutes
Test 3 - Science	1 hour, 20 minutes

COST:

$66.50 for all five tests, and $7.00 for each retest. If applicants have previously tested at another testing center the cost for each retest is $12.50. Examinee’s who started but did not complete testing prior to December 31, 2001 will also be assessed a $66.50 fee for all five exams.

TO REGISTER:

NEW STUDENTS

	All new registrants must take the OPT Test (GED Practice Test) before registering for the Official GED Exam. Registration hours to be announce please check back on January 15, 2009. (the first 10 people will be accepted, no exceptions)
	*RECURRING STUDENTS*

Examinee’s who have registered here before or elsewhere but did not complete or pass the exam will be asked to register again but will not need to take the OPT Test, Registration hours to be announce please check back on September 19th. Registrants must complete several forms and pay fees before an examinee can schedule an appointment for testing. Appointments must be made in person (the first 10 people will be accepted, no exceptions)

BRING:

Identification – valid photo ID required (State I.D., driver’s license or military ID); passports or Alien Registration Cards are accepted. (APPLICANTS WILL NEED THEIR SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS, cards must not be laminated.)

APPOINTMENTS:	Participants wishing to schedule an appointment to take the GED must:
	1)	Personally register for the GED test, in order to ensure compliance with The Texas Education (TEA) guidelines for taking the GED test, whereupon.
	2)	GED registrants may then personally come by our office to schedule a testing session, contingent on availability of space.

AN APPLICANT 17 YEARS OF AGE MAY TEST IF:

► the applicant is a resident of the state;
► the applicant is not enrolled in school(exception is made if the applicant is enrolled in an approved in- school GED preparation program);
► must present proof of withdrawal from the last school attended
► is not a high school graduate; and
► the applicant has parental/guardian permission.

AN APPLICANT 16 YEARS OF AGE MAY TEST IF:

► the applicant is a resident of the state;
► the applicant is not enrolled in school;
► must present proof of withdrawal from the last school attended
► is not a high school graduate; and
► a public agency providing supervision of the person or having custody of the person under a court order recommends that the person take the examination; or
► applicant is in a Job Corps training program.

TESTING SCHEDULE

There will be no GED testing in December. Please check back on January 15, 2009 for the test dates in Spring 2009.

*Student’s taking the test must arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the exam time on their scheduled test date.

NO LATE EXAMINEE’S WILL BE ACCEPTED!

TRANSFERRING FROM ANOTHER TEST CENTER:

If applicants have previously tested at another testing center, they must provide the Assessment Center with an official copy of their scores before continuing testing. The cost for each retest is $12.50. An official copy has a signature, an official seal, and is mailed by the other test center directly to the Assessment Center. Also, accepted will be the examinee’s copy of his/her official test results from the Texas Education Agency.

CANCELING TEST APPOINTMENTS:

PLEASE CALL (210) 486-0444, 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE AND LEAVE MESSAGE IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL! In order to better serve our students we will be imposing a $10.00 NON-CANCELLATION FEE for appointments that are missed, without notice. This is due to reduce the problem of people not honoring their scheduled appointments for the GED Exam.

SCORING:

As of June 1, 1994, all answer sheets are sent to Austin for scoring. Test results will be sent directly to the examinee from the Texas Education Agency.

PASSING SCORE:

Examinees must have a total score of 2250, with no score below 410. A STUDENT WHO SCORES BELOW 410 ON ANY TEST MUST COMPLETE THE REMAINING BATTERY OF GED TESTS BEFORE RETESTING.

RETEST POLICY:

THE APPLICANTS MUST WAIT A MINIMUM OF FOUR WEEKS BEFORE RE-TESTING.

A RE-TEST LETTER FROM A CERTIFIED GED TEACHER OR AN OFFICIAL AGENCY THAT TEACHES GED PREPARATION CLASSES IS REQUIRED BEFORE RE-TESTING. The letter must state the person has attended the program and that he/she is ready to retest on a specific test. If the applicant chooses not to attend a study program, a six-month waiting period is required. After the first retest, an applicant MUST attend a preparation course before a second re-test is permitted.

SPECIAL TEST VERSION:

Examinee’s requesting to use the audio tape or Braille versions or to have extended time will be required to present documentation of such need from an appropriate professional. The manner of testing and means of assessment will be determined on an individual basis, and each case will be submitted to the GED office at the Texas Education Agency for review. Testing by special accommodations will be provided on an appointment basis and will usually be scheduled on Friday’s.

TUITION VOUCHER:

Examinees who pay the $66.50, complete testing, and pass all 5 exams of the GED test battery at our test center, will be issued a $15.00 tuition voucher. This voucher will be applicable towards tuition payment at any of the Alamo Community College District Colleges: San Antonio College, St. Philip’s College, Palo Alto College Northwest Vista College, or Northeast Campus. This voucher will be valid for up to two years after completion of GED testing.

RELEASE OF TEST SCORES:

TEST RESULTS WILL NOT BE RELEASED OVER THE TELEPHONE! For test results for exams a request must be made directly to the GED-Texas Education Agency Unit, 1701 North Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701 phone (512) 463-9292.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 210 486-1441.

San Antonio College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability with respect to access, employment programs, or services. Inquiries or complaints concerning these matters should be brought to the attention of: Director of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator, 210485-0200. Address: Human Resources Department, 201 W. Sheridan, Bldg. A, San Antonio, Texas 78204. For special accommodations or an alternate format, contact the San Antonio College DisABILITY Support Services at 210-486-0020.