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Online Resources Tests of General Educational Development (GED) Passing Score Requirements

The State of New Jersey High School Diploma

GED Testing Schedule

Summer 2010
Fall 2010

The GED (General Education Development) Testing Center is a cooperative effort of Ocean County College, Ocean County PIC and the NJ Department of Education, Bureau of Adult Education & Family Literacy/GED.

Ocean County College offers GED testing/retesting by appointment only 732.255.0530.

Location: College Testing Center, Library Building #3, Room 014

How To Register For The GED Test:

For First Time Testers (or those who tested prior to 2002)

• Complete on-line Pre-registration questionnaire at  http://www.ged123.org
  • Under “New and Potential GED Students” click begin and follow the instructions given.
  • At the end of the process, please print out two copies of the PROOF of GED REGISTRATION FORM (one copy is for you, the other copy must be signed and submitted to the Testing Center)
• Schedule your testing appointment:  732.255.0530
• Payment of $50 MONEY ORDER ONLY (made payable to Ocean County College) must be paid within two weeks after scheduling appointment in order to hold your seat.  Note: Stand-bys are welcome to attend orientation on Wednesdays at 2:00 pm (OCC Library, Room 017).  
• Mail your Proof of Registration along with your money order to:* 

Ocean County College
Attention: GED Testing
Toms River, N.J. 08754-2001

*Please include your name and mailing address on the money order, and upon receipt of your payment, you will receipt a confirmation letter in the mail.

Cancellations

Whether for emergency or personal reasons, must be made prior to 72 hours before test day, or money order will be forfeited.

Attendance at Orientation on Wednesdays before test date (2:00 p.m., OCC Library Building, Room 017) is mandatory to complete all paperwork, see film and present I.D’s.

Acceptable Identification

Note: Two valid forms of Identification must be presented:  (1) The Primary ID must be Government issued (national or foreign) Identification that must show name, N.J. Address, Date of Birth, Signature, and a Photograph.  (2). The Secondary ID could be an Official Social Security Card or Birth or Marriage Certificate with a raised seal.  Photocopies will not be accepted.

Test takers under the age of 18 must submit a consent form with their and their parent/legal guardian's signatures prior to sitting for the test.

Maximum times the GED test (each subject) may be administered is no more than 3 times in a calendar year (January 1st through December 31).

For Re-testers Only: Re-testing is scheduled by appointment only.  Call: 732.255.0530 FEE:  $10 Per Test in the form of a Money Order Only (Due 2 days prior to test day) On test day, students must have a valid photo I.D. in order to sit for test. Cancellation of testing must be made no later than 72 hours prior to test date or money order will be forfeited.


Preparing For The GED Test:

• Ocean County College's Department of Continuing & Professional Education: (Fee) 732.255.0404
• Free GED Preparatory Classes in Ocean County:
  • St. Francis Family Services: 609.494.8861 ext 185
  • Ocean County One Stop Career Center:  732.286.5616
• Visit the official GED Testing Service website at:  www.gedtest.org
• Visit American Council on Education (ACE) at: www.acenet.edu
• Study guides are available at the Ocean County College bookstore, or check with your local area bookstore
• Check with your local library for GED study material

Warning Regarding On-Line GED Testing: 
See the American Council on Education’s warning: www.acenet.edu  

Disabilities/Accommodations GED Testing:
Qualified candidates may call our office to request special accommodations forms.  Completed Forms will be sent in to NJ Department of Education to await approval.  Once you receive your approval letter, please call our office to set up a series of individual testing appointments.

We wish you good luck and congratulations on taking a very positive step toward achieving your educational goals. 

Other questions concerning GED testing contact:

Carol Cappetta, MA GED Chief Examiner 732.255.0530   ccappetta@ocean.edu

Lorraine Fowler, M.Ed. GED Examiner 732.255.0530 lfowler@ocean.edu

                    

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