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Preparing for Your GED
Preparing for Your GED
(General Education Diploma)
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Books
Use the following keywords to search for materials in the catalog
- GED
- General educational development tests - Study guides.
- High school equivalency examinations - Study guides.
- Mathematics -Examinations, questions, etc
- Science - Examinations, questions, etc
- Social sciences -Examinations, questions, etc.
- Language arts, writing
Central Library's Adult Literacy Program
GED 1120 - GED study software is loaded on the literacy computers at the Central Library. Visit the 4th floor Information Desk for librarian assistance with using this program.
Study Guides
Many libraries have copies of GED study guides for check out. Search keyword, GED, in the library catalog .
Databases
Available at all OCPL Libraries or from a personal computer. Use your 14 digit OCPL library card number and PIN to log into the database. Create a free, individualized account.
- Test prep courses and practice tests with answers in each content area
- E-Books include several GED study guide titles
- List of GED tests [PDF] available in Learning Express
- List of GED tests also available in Spanish [PDF]
For assistance, Ask a Librarian.
Community Resources
The Newland Center
1443 East Genesee Street
Syracuse, New York 13210
(315) 471-1446
Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center
100 New Street
Syracuse, New York 13202
(315) 472-0130
Sidney Johnson Vocational Center
573 E Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4135
Syracuse BOCES
4500 Crown Rd Liverpool, NY 13090
(315) 453-4672
Westside Learning Center [GED in Spanish]
422 Gifford St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4013
Websites
The American Council on Education
Official test guide site. Describes the test in more detail including accommodation for foreign language speakers and those with disabilities.
American Council on Education GED Testing Centers
Enter your zip code to locate your closest GED testing center. Call the Center for registration information, test dates and times.
GED as Project
Lessons in all five content areas.
NYS Education Department
GED testing in New York State
Steck Vaughn GED Practice
Online practice test and a thorough description of the five content areas.
Additional resources for students whose first language is not English.
Last updated September 10, 2011