General Education Development (G.E.D.) Test Information

GED Information Line (469) 752-6900, press call prompt 7

 

Register at:
Guinn Special Programs Center (Map)
2221 Legacy Dr. 
Plano, TX  75023 
(469) 752-6956
Contact: Josie Ryan 
Registration Times:
Wednesdays (School days) August 30, 2007 - May 21, 2008
9:00 a.m. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY,
call 469-752-6956
Test Fee:
$85.00 for initial test 
$20.00 per test retake
$20.00 cancellation fee / reschedule fee
All fees must be paid at registration with a money order
Fees are non-refundable!
Items required for registration
Applicants who are 17 years of age must provide:
    1. Official withdrawal from school last attended. (Must be obtained from GED Chief Examiner).
    2. Official State Consent Form, signed by parent or guardian. (Must be obtained from GED Chief Examiner).
    3. Government ID that includes the following: Date of Birth, Photograph, Address and Signature (NO EXCEPTIONS).
    4. Social Security Card or Birth Certificate.
    5. Money order for test fee. 
Applicants who are 18 years of age or older must provide:
    1. Government ID that includes the following: Date of Birth, Photograph, Address and Signature (NO EXCEPTIONS).
    2. Social Security Card or Birth Certificate.
    3. Money order for test fee. 
 
Test Site:
Guinn Special Programs Center (Map)
2221 Legacy Dr. 
Plano, Texas 75023
Test Length:
The five-part GED Test is administered in two morning sessions. Each section will only be offered at the specified time/day below:
GED Test takers must arrive by 8:00 a.m. on test day.

Testing Dates
Monday Math 8:15 - 10:00
Writing 10:10 - 12:30
Tuesday  Social Studies 8:15 - 9:45
Science 9:55 - 11:30
Reading 11:30 - 12:30
 
All applicants must be in the testing room by 8:00 a.m. Late arrival will result in a $20.00 reschedule fee.
Test Results

The entire G.E.D. exam is scored in Austin by the University of Texas. The Texas Education Agency will mail your results/certificate directly to you in approximately 3-4 weeks.

 
To Request a Copy of your GED certificate: Contact the GED office in Austin (512) 463-9292 or log onto their website: www.tea.state.tx.us/ged/records.html

 

GED Pre-test and Remediation information for students under 18 years of age, living in the Plano ISD attendance zones.
Pre-Test should be taken prior to attending remediation classes.
Remediation classes: (for students under 18 years of age) Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
August 29th - December 20th and
January 7th - May 29th
Pre-test times: Tuesdays 8:30 a.m.
By appointment only!
Pre-test Registration:

Guinn Special Programs Center
2221 Legacy Drive
Plano, TX 75023
Contact: Josie Ryan
469-752-6956

Remediation information for students over 18 years of age.
Adult GED Classes (18 years of age and over):

Monday 7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Thursday 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Douglass Center
1111 Avenue H., Plano 75074
August 27th - December 20th
and January 7th - May 29th
Instructor - Ann Friederich
972-495-4714 katam2@aol.com
 

Monday/Wednesday 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Plano Senior High School Library
2200 Independence Parkway, Plano 75075
August 27th - December 20th
and January 7th - May 29th
Instructor - Mary Jo Lewis
469-752-9300 ext. 39349 maryjo.lewis@pisd.edu
  Monday/Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
1300 19th St. (Practical Parent Education)
Registration: September 10, 2007
Contact: Rosa Maria Crocker 469-752-2278
  Tuesday/Friday 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
1300 19th Street (on the second floor)
Begins September 11, 2006 (Informational meeting September 5th, 10:00 a.m.)
To Enroll, Contact: Plano Family Literacy
469-752-2252 janie.margulies@pisd.edu
Requires a study book @ $15.00 & calculator $10.00
GED Classes in Spanish:

Monday/Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Intermediate
Tuesday/Thursday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Advanced
Practical Parent Education
Registration: September 10, 2007
1300 19th Street, Plano 75074
To Enroll, Contact: Rosa Maria Crocker
469-752-2278

Practice test website www.gedpractice.com

The State GED website www.tea.state.tx.us/hsep


This page maintained by Guinn SPC 9-12 Staff and last updated 1/31/2008