GED Info in the State of Maryland?

With an increasing demand in higher education from potential job offers, one of the basic requirements of any particular job is a high school diploma or equivalent. True, there are a few jobs out there don't require it. Many of those, however, offer low paying wages, longer hours, less benefits and unneeded stress. A GED is a "General equivalency diploma," it is equivalent to a high school diploma. Not to mention, it is a way into the door if you plan on continuing your education throughout college.

In Maryland jurisdiction, the GED test is broken down into (5) parts.

· Language Arts and Writing I
· Language Arts and Writing II
· Social Studies
· Science
· Language Arts and Reading
· Mathematics

You must score a total value of 2250 points, which is the equivalency of 410 points on each of the 5-section assignments! After completion, the state will award you your high school diploma.

Eligibility:

· Must be at least 16 years or older.
· Not enrolled in high school.
· Not a high school graduate
· A resident of the Maryland state at least (3) months.
· Withdrawn from school at least (3) three months.

If you are looking to register online:

http://ww2.ged.msde.state.md.us/Test_Registration/

Looking to exploit your strengths and weaknesses in preparation?

http://www.4tests.com/exams/examdetail.asp?eid=38

http://www.gedpractice.com/

For more information regarding GED help, registration or other general info:

http://adulted.about.com/cs/ged/

http://www.acenet.edu/calec/ged/

http://www.nwlincs.org/NWLINCSWEB/gedclass.htm

http://www.ket.org/GED2002/

http://www.umbc.edu/alrc/GED/Text/GEDOC.htm.

You can do it!