Today most jobs require at least a General Educational Development certification, if not an actual high school diploma. If you dropped out of high school or were expelled, there are options. Although you cannot take the GED test online in Florida or anywhere else in the US, training and practice are classes available on the Net.

Make sure you meet the requirements. To obtain GED certification in Florida you must be 18 years old and have a valid Florida ID. You must not be enrolled in an accredited high school and never have graduated or received a diploma.

Study hard. The GED test covers language arts (reading and writing), mathematics, science and social studies. To pass you must earn between 200 and 800 points.

Take pre-tests. Pre-tests are a great way to learn the material or refresh your memory. Some companies that offer pre-tests online include Steve Vaughn and 4Tests.com. Most basic programs are free, but the more involved and time-consuming programs do have fees.

Sign up for a high school program online. These home study programs cover the five subject areas of the GED test and can be done at your leisure.

Find a test location. Look on Florida's Literary Coalition's website for a full listing of GED testing centers.

Warning

Official general education development (GED) tests are not offered online. The ones that are will not be accepted by colleges, universities or the military. According to the American Council on Education, these programs claim you can earn your GED online, but they are unauthorized.

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Warnings

  • Official general education development (GED) tests are not offered online. The ones that are will not be accepted by colleges, universities or the military. According to the American Council on Education, these programs claim you can earn your GED online, but they are unauthorized.

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