I was wondering if anyone knew the laws about how old you have to be to take the ged test not the prep classes. i have heard many things from you can tke it when you drop out and now im hearing you have to wait until your class graduates. i was just wondering if some knowledgeable person kcould put a lock on this theory for me! if any one who knows about Pennsylvania laws i would really appreciate your input on this thankyou!
2007-02-08 04:37:57 · 13 answers · asked by Travis M 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
You're retarded
2007-02-08 04:40:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 7⤋
From personal experience, I learned that you have to wait until your class graduates, or you are 18 years old. Of course, I am in Tennessee, so there may be a difference in PA. I had to quit due to an accident that left me unable to attend school when I was 17, so following the graduation of my class, I passed GED with flying colors, and am now enrolled full time in college 8 years later.
Good Luck to You
2007-02-08 04:43:47 · answer #2 · answered by PJ P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In PA:
"Persons who are currently enrolled in high school or have a high school diploma are not eligible to take the GED test. The minimum age for testing is 18 years. Candidates under age 18 may take the test if they provide a written request from one of the following:
**Sixteen- and seventeen-year-old candidates may not test without a written request from one of the following:
* An employer for whom you must establish high school equivalency for job opportunities;
* A college or university official who will consider your acceptance on the basis of GED test scores;
* An official from a postsecondary educational, technical, and/or training institution who will consider your acceptance on the basis of GED test scores;
* A recruiting official, if you want to enter a branch of the Armed Forces for which high school equivalency is a prerequisite; or
* The director of a state institution in which you have been a resident, patient, or inmate, no earlier than 90 days before your anticipated release or discharge from the institution.
All letters must be written on letterhead stationery or must include the phone number and address of the employer or official authorizing the request. You must bring this letter with you when you come to register for the test.
To receive a diploma, candidates must obtain at least 410 standard score points on each individual test and a total of at least 2250 standard score points on the battery of five tests (an average score of 450 points). The GED test is offered several times per month, and candidates have the option of taking one test a time or the full battery.
If passing scores are not attained, retests in any subject must be taken with a different form of the test. Candidates are encouraged to consider preparatory manuals and/or classes as means of sharpening their skills in the areas in which they failed. When a candidate retests, only his/her highest score on that particular test will be counted."
FINISH SCHOOL! That's the best and easiest way!
2007-02-08 04:44:29 · answer #3 · answered by L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's definitly true here in CA that you have to wait. I dropped out at 16, and had to wait for my graduating class before I could take the GED. HOWEVER.... during those two years I was allowed to go to the junior college, and so I when I got my GED, 2 months latter I was a transfering junior at UC.
2007-02-08 04:41:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who is Eligible?
You are eligible to take Pennsylvania's GED if you meet the following requirements:
* You are 18 or older
* You are a Pennsylvania resident
* You aren't enrolled in a public, private, or any other type of accredited secondary school.
2007-02-08 04:47:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both of my sons got their GED's when they turned 18 - also after their classes had graduated.
You will need to study beforehand - the GED is not easy, thus making it more desireable to go to high school.
GED's are accepted at colleges and with employers. Sometimes you may wish to explain your circumstance of why you opted for that instead of attending high school.
2007-02-08 04:40:42 · answer #6 · answered by sagegranny 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to be 18 before not taking the classes. I would go for it and take the classes though, they arent bad and they wont take long if you know what you need to know to take the GED with confidence.
2007-02-08 04:41:26 · answer #7 · answered by ♥♫♥ Crystal ♥♫♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please reconsider going to school. Perhaps there is an alternate school in your city you could attend. You might be able to learn some trade from them. If not that, go to a trade school that will teach you plumbing or electrician skills.
Life is hard without a college degree much less a high school degree. Please believe me when I say this - School is the easy way to get ahead in life.
My nieces and nephews think I should have this embroidered on a pillow but it's true.
Good luck.
2007-02-08 04:44:56 · answer #8 · answered by txkathidy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are only 16, go back to school and do it the right way. A GED isn't going to do much for you any way.
2007-02-08 04:40:32 · answer #9 · answered by Eldude 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
there isnt any age restriction i grew up outside pittsburgh and moved to florida contact your local High school or Tech school and they should be able to tell you were there is free classes sometimes they charge a small fee but that is it hope this helps you if you email me with you ZIp i can try and find class for you
2007-02-08 04:41:13 · answer #10 · answered by john t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go back to school. its better to have that diploma rather than a GED. You'll get further in life! go back to school! :)
2007-02-08 04:42:12 · answer #11 · answered by Tweetalette 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋