GED Testing

Summary

GED examinations are designed to measure attainment of high school competencies in: Writing Skills (with essay); Social Studies; Science; Interpreting Literature and the Arts; and Mathematics. More information is available at www.gedtest.org or by contacting the us at GED@northshore.edu or (978) 739-5423. North Shore Community College offers exams throughout the year at our Lynn and Danvers Campuses.

Am I Ready to Test?

The GED Exam is more than seven hours long and is administered over two days. Therefore, it is highly recommended that testing candidates assess their readiness to pass before registering.

There are services available at North Shore Community College in Beverly to help you:

• Adult Learning Center - For any student over 16 who does not hold a high school diploma, the Adult Learning Center offers services and courses designed to improve math and reading skills and to prepare you for the GED. Contact Sonya Snow-Parrish at (978) 236-1227 or ssnowpar@northshore.edu.
• You may also contact the Massachusetts Adult Literacy Hotline at 1 (800) 447-8844 to find a preparation center in your area.
• Or you may study on your own. GED Preparation books are available at most bookstores and local libraries. For more information on study materials and test information visit the GED web site.

Registration

Every applicant must register in person before taking the GED test. GED registrations are held on Mondays (except holidays) in Lynn (300 Broad Street -- Rm LE232) and Danvers (One Ferncroft Road -- Rm DB213) from 9:30am - 12:00pm or by appointment. Please allow at least 30 minutes to complete the registration packet.

In order to register, each applicant must bring:

• Two forms of identification, one of which must be a valid government-issued photo I.D
• A $65.00 MONEY ORDER (this fee is non-refundable and non-transferable)
• A parent or legal guardian (if you are age 16 or 17).
• An official letter of withdrawal from the last high school attended (if you are age 16 or 17). The letter must be on high school letterhead and must be signed by the Headmaster, Principal, Head of Guidance or the "Keeper of the Records". No other signatures are acceptable.

NOTE: Accommodations in testing are available for individuals with documented physical, learning, emotional or psychological disabilities. For information or an application for accommodations, contact Jill Thornton at jthornto@northshore.edu.

For more information, please contact us at GED@northshore.edu.