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Fall Semester Begins!
September 23
SBLC Learning Works offers two pathways to earn your Maryland High School Diploma: preparation to take the GED test and assessment through the National External Diploma Program (NEDP). Check out the pathways below to learn more about the tests and assessments you will need to complete to earn your diploma depending on which program you enroll in.
GED TEST
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National External Diploma Program (NEDP)®
| GED TEST | NEDP ASSESSMENT | |
| How does it work? | Successfully pass all four GED® exams at an official testing site with a minimum score of 145
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Complete at-home activities and in-office checks (quizzes) with 100% accuracy
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| What type of assessment is this? | Timed tests, consisting of multiple-choice questions, short answer, fill-in-the-blank and essays |
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| How long does it take? | Each test takes about 90 minutes; however, if you don’t score 145, you have to retake the test | Most participants take from 6-12 months to complete the program |
| How much is online? | All four tests are online | All of the at-home activities and the in-office checks (quizzes) are online |
| What type of student is the assessment designed for? |
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| What is required to qualify for this assessment? | GED Testing Service requires that you be at least 18 years old and officially withdrawn from school | You must be at least 18 years old and score at the 9th/10th grade level on math and reading tests |
| How much does it cost? | $11.25 for each test ($45.00 total)
Additional fees associated with taking GED test prep classes |
None |