Keene
Community Education is
an authorized Official GED Testing Center
Katie Delaney, MHSA
GED Chief Examiner
The
Community Education office is open for registrations Monday through
Thursday, from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, or by appointment.
For
questions not answered at this web site, call the GED Chief Examiner,
Katie Delaney at 357–9041, or send an email.
We—and
most New Hampshire GED test centers—require the Practice
GED (or Pre-test) as
a prerequisite for the Official GED.
Since
the passing percentage in New Hampshire is 81.7%, exceeding
the US average of 68.7%, it is felt that this requirement
enhances preparation and success for New Hampshire's
GED candidates.
Our
goal is to help each GED candidate succeed and pass the GED.
Keene Community
Education can help. If
you know someone who needs to pass the GED, you can encourage
that person to get started.
GED
tests are highly dependent upon reading comprehension, solving
math problems, and interpreting charts, graphs and other pictorial
representations (such as editorial cartoons). A hand-written
essay is also required. If you are unsure of your reading
or problem-solving skills, if you are not confident in your ability
to understand and interpret information, or if you need to brush
up on sentence and paragraph structure, spelling and punctuation,
you are encouraged to request a free assessment and GED
preparation recommendations.
Call Katie
Delaney at (603) 357-9041 to set up an appointment.
Practice
GED
$20
Official
GED
$65
Retest
$15
per test
Transcripts
$5
each
GED
Fees are payable in cash only. — No checks or credit
card payments are accepted.
Page last updated on
9/5/08
The Official GED Test Battery consists of five topic tests:
1.
Math —
Part
I with calculator, Part II without calculator.
2.
Writing —
Multiple
choice and hand-written, 1 to 2-page essay.
3.
Science —
Science,
Social Studies and Reading are all Multiple Choice
tests.
4.
Social Studies —
5.
Reading —
A minimum passing score of
410 must be achieved for any single test. Any test
with a score below 410 must be retaken. The maximum score
(no errors) for each test is 800.
A total point accumulation
of at least 2250, or an average of 450 for all five tests,
must be achieved in order to pass the GED. Even
if all test scores are considered passing (over 410), it may be
necessary to retest in one or two topics to increase the point
accumulation to a minimum of 2250 total points.
Candidates may take one test
at a time.
If a candidate wishes to test one-at-a-time,
that choice must be made clear at pre-registration.
The full registration fee is payable and will remain valid for
continuing with other tests for up to one year after registration.
Passing scores for a partial GED
Test Battery will be maintained until the next GED test publication
is implemented as scheduled, January 1, 2012. That
means that any incomplete GED tests must be finished with passing
scores and point accumulation before December 31, 2011.
NOTE: Any partial
or failing GED Test Battery that is not finished and passed
before publication of the next test series (January 1, 2012)
will become invalid, and those candidates will need to start
the GED test battery over.
Testing dates may be changed.
Test schedules follow; however,
it is possible that a test will be cancelled due to low enrollment
or extremely bad weather. Registered candidates will be
notified and placed into the following month registration.
The Practice GED
— Pre-test
The Practice
GED—a pre-requisite for the Official GED—is conducted
on Mondays (one 3-hour session only), once a month, starting August 25, 2008.
Tests include:
Math — Part I (with
calculator) & Part II (without calculator).
Writing — Multiple
choice & hand–written essay.
Science — Multiple
choice.
The passing score
for each of the three Practice tests (Pre-test) is 450, which
demonstrates potential for success on the Official GED.
Upon completion of the Pre-test, candidates will be advised regarding
readiness for the Official GED or need for GED preparation classes
or tutorials. If Pre-test scores are below passing, recommendation
will be made for interview and free assessment by an adult education
counselor in advance of placement into a free GED prep class or
tutorial.
Practice
GED Pre-test dates for the 2008-2009 scholastic year:
Dates
Time
Place
August
25
8
to 11 AM
438 Washington
Street.
September
8
5:30
to 8:30 PM
September through May,
Practice GED tests are administered at Keene
High School, 43 Arch Street, Keene, 5:30 to 8:30
PM.
October
6
5:30
to 8:30 PM
November
3
5:30
to 8:30 PM
December
8
5:30
to 8:30 PM
January
5, 2009
5:30
to 8:30 PM
February
2
5:30
to 8:30 PM
March
9
5:30
to 8:30 PM
April
6
5:30
to 8:30 PM
May
4
5:30
to 8:30 PM
June
1
8
to 11 AM
438 Washington
Street.
Pre-Registration is required.
Seating is limited
for all tests.
Practice Test Registration Instructions:
Pre-test candidates must be at least
16 years of age. Candidates between
the ages of 16 and 18 may apply for an Age Waiver (required
prior to registering for the Official GED test) and may take
the Practice GED test. Click here for Information
on Age Waiver information sheet. Anyone
under Age 18 may not register for the Official GED until
the Age Waiver has been approved.
NOTE:
If candidate is home-schooled, click here for Home–School Verification form
which must accompany waiver request letter.
$20 cash test fee. The fee is
non-refundable. With at least 24 hours
prior notice, reservation may be changed to following month.
Registration office: 438 Washington Street,
Keene, NH 03431.
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM
to 3:30 PM or by appointment.
Register in person with cash payment as
required.
Passing score of 450
for each pre-test component is required in order to register for
the Official GED.
Official GED Test Schedule Information
The
Official GED test session usually follows a two-day format.
GED
candidates attend both days
for full test battery.
Day
1. Math
& Writing tests are usually administered on the
first day.
Math
— Part I with calculator & Part II without
calculator.
Writing
— Multiple choice & hand-written essay.
Day
2. Science, Social Studies &
Reading — all multiple choice.
Occasionally,
the order of tests may be different.
Following
is the 2008-2009 Scholastic Year GED Test Schedule:
Dates
Time
Place
September 22 &
24
8
AM to 12 noon
Official GED Test sessions are administered at
Keene Community Education, located at 438 Washington
Street.
October 27 &
29
8
AM to 12 noon
November 17 &
19
8
AM to 12 noon
December 15 &
17
5:00
to 9:00 PM
January 26 &
28, 2009
8
AM to 12 noon
February 23 &
25
8
AM to 12 noon
March 23 &
25
8
AM to 12 noon
April 20 &
22
8
AM to 12 noon
May 18 & 20
5:00
to 9:00 PM
June 22 &
24
8
AM to 12 noon
Pre-Registration
is required. Seating
is limited for all tests.
Official GED Test
Registration Instructions:
Candidate must be 18
years of age or have received an Age Waiver from NH GED
Administrator.
Candidate must show
evidence of passing Practice GED test scores.
NH photo ID (drivers
license or non-driver ID) is required for registration
and for admission to each test session.
$65 cash test fee.
The fee is non-refundable.
With at least 24 hours prior notice, reservation
may be changed to following month.
Registration office:
438 Washington Street, Keene, NH 03431
Hours: Monday through
Thursday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM or by appointment.
Register in person
with cash payment as required.
GED Accommodations
GED
candidates who have documented disabilities
may apply for Special GED Accommodations
for Official GED testing. Covered
disabilities include the following:
Attention
Deficit-Hyperactivity
Emotional
or Mental Health
Learning
and Other Cognitive
Physical
or Chronic Health
For information and
appropriate forms, go to—GED Testing Service
www.gedtest.org.
Scroll down to Verifying and Documenting
Disabilities. Then, scroll down
to Related Files. Choose
Candidate Checklist and the most appropriate
application form for the specific disability type.
Some accommodations are
available upon request without approval,
but candidates need to ask in advance. Inquire
about regular accommodations at registration and ask
the GED Examiner before starting testing.
For questions regarding
GED Accommodations, call Katie Delaney, Learning Disabilities
Coordinator, at 357–9041 or send email.
RESULTS:
Transcripts
and Official GED Certificate
A successful GED test results
in an official GED Certificate, not diploma, considered
by most colleges and employers to be equivalent recognition
of learning to that of high school completion. Higher
GED scores (above 600) reflect higher secondary learning
and achievement.
Test
results and one free unofficial transcript will be
sent by mail approximately two weeks after testing.
If an official transcript is required
for college admission or employment application, a letter—or
Release of Records form (available
for download)—and $5 (check payable to Keene
School District) for each transcript requested.
The request and payment may be mailed or brought directly
to the Keene Community Education office at 438 Washington
St., Keene, NH 03431. Clearly indicate name—and
any other name under which the GED test may have been taken,
such as maiden name. Provide current address, telephone
number, date of birth and the complete address
to which each official transcript must be sent.
NOTE: An
official transcript can be sent
only directly from the GED Testing Center to an
academic or employment recipient or another GED Testing
Center.
Upon
successful completion of the Official GED Test Battery, the
NH GED Certificate will be issued from the State of New Hampshire
GED Administrator, usually within a month.
Potential
benefits to you after achieving GED success include:
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Access to higher education, such as college or job
training.
