All About the GED: Alabama

If you are an Alabama resident without a high school diploma or equivalent, obtaining your GED is an excellent way to get a raise, go to college and have personal satisfaction. This article provides relevant information about the AL GED.

What is the makeup of the Exam?

The Alabama GED is made up of five sections (two of which have two parts), Language Arts-Writing (two parts), Social Studies, Science, Language Arts-Reading and Mathematics (two parts) You'll have 45 minutes to write an essay in Part II of Language Arts-Writing.

While Mathematics has mostly multiple choice questions, both parts of this section have some questions where you'll need to grid your answers. While taking Part I of the Mathematics section, you'll be provided with a calculator to use for the questions. Part II does not allow a calculator. The remainder of the exam is multiple choice.

What About Scoring and What if I Fail?

The Alabama College System states that you must earn at least 410 points on each test to pass that section, and you must get an average score of 450 points on all sections combined. The possible scores on each section of the GED range is as follows, 200 (lowest possible score) to 800 (perfect score).

If you fail a portion or all of the GED, you must wait six weeks to retake exam.

Am I Eligible?

The Alabama College System states that you must meet the following conditions to be allowed to take the GED:

  • You cannot be attending a public K-12 school or a private K-12 institution that is registered with the Department of Education of Alabama.
  • You must be a legal resident of Alabama or a military member or dependent located in Alabama, a non-U.S. citizen living in Alabama or a non-resident registered in an adult education program financed by the Department of Post Secondary Education
  • You must not have earned a secondary school diploma from a school (public or private) registered with the Alabama Department of Education.
  • There is an age requirement.

Since age requirements vary due to exceptions, new rules, etc., the best way to determine your eligibility on this point is to do the following:

  • 1) Go to the Alabama College System exam eligibility web site
  • 2) Contact your nearest testing center

How do I Register for the GED and What is the Cost?

You need to apply at an Alabama official testing center to take the GED. The Alabama College System provides you with a list of local official testing centers. It cost $50 for the entire test on your initial attempt. Retaking the exam is $10 per section.

How Do I Prepare?

You can prepare for the AL GED in several ways, including free preparation classes, GED on TV and individual study.

Free GED preparation classes are held at your local adult education center. In addition, check out your local community colleges to see if they offer GED preparation classes.

The GED on TV is like you are in a classroom in your own home. Naturally, the only problem here is you can't ask the teacher for help.

Studying independently obviously means no teacher and no guidance. If you are simply reviewing for the test, the other two options don't fit your schedule, or you learn better at your own pace, studying independently is probably the best option for you. Visit your local library to use their GED study materials or buy the materials from your local bookstore or online.

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