The Benefits of Obtaining Your
GED
*Get a Better Job
The overwhelming majority of jobs in this
country require a high school diploma. A
GED certificate is accepted by employers—
Wallace Community
just like a high school diploma.
*Continue Your Education
A D U L T E D U C A T IO N
PROGRAM
A GED Certificate is accepted at most colleges and universities across the country as proof
Wh at can we do
for you tod ay?
that you have completed your high school
education.
*Feel Better About Yourself
By earning their certificate, many GED graduates experience a remarkable improvement
in how they feel about themselves and their
lives. It makes a difference!!
We can h el p you
get your GED!!
*Increase Your Income
Incomes increase with your level of education.
Obtaining your GED can mean better pay.
*Invest in the Future
W ALLACE C OMMUNITY C OLLEGE S ELMA
A DULT E DUCATION P ROGRAM
Earning a GED Certificate is an investment in
yourself and the future of your children.
Wallace Community College Selma
Adult Education Department
3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway
P.O. Box 2530
Selma, AL 36702-2530
Phone: 334-876-9369
Fax: 334-876-9343
Don’t delay, call us today!
334-876-9369
Ask about the Official
GED Practice Test
&
WorkKeys Testing
How do I obtain a
GED certificate?
Getting your GED Certificate involves taking a
series of tests that are designed to measure the
required standards of a high school education.
These tests measure:
Where can I register for the GED Test?
WCCS A DULT E DUCATION C LASSES
To register, go to: www.ged.com
DALLAS COUNTY
You must bring to the testing center:
*Picture ID
Testing Fees:
*New Tester: $30.00 per part
Re-Tester: $10.00 per part
*Vouchers are available provided criteria are met.
WCCS Main Campus
Administration Building Room 114
Monday-Thursday 8:00 am—12:00 pm
and/Or
Monday-Thursday 12:00pm—3:30p.m.
Administration Building Room 115
Monday—Thursday 8:00 am—12:00 pm
Evening: Tuesday & Thursday 4:00 pm—700 pm
*Reasoning Through Language Arts
*Social Studies
*Science
*Mathematics
The questions on the GED test are multiple
choice, drag and drop, drop down items, extended response , short answer and other technologyenhanced items. To pass the GED test in Alabama, a student must score a minimum of 150
on each of the four parts.
Are there any requirements to
meet?
To take the GED test, all candidates must:
*Not be enrolled in a public or private school
registered with the State Department of Education.
*Not have earned a high school diploma.
*Be a legal resident of Alabama or a military
member stationed in Alabama.
*Meet one of the following age requirements:
1.
18 years of age or older.
2.
17 years of age:
•Student Exit Interview Form
•Notarized Permission Letter
16 years of age:
•Certificate of Exemption
•Notarized Permission Letter
3.
CareerLink
Monday—Thursday 8:00 am—12:00 pm
Selma-Dallas County Library
Monday—Thursday 8:00 am—11:45am
How do I prepare for the GED Examination?
The GED test requires some preparation. Although it may look a little intimidating at first, the
test covers material that is reviewed carefully in
preparation classes, such as those provided at the
Wallace Community College Selma Adult Education Program.
Where can I take Adult Education
classes, and how much do they cost?
Wallace Community College Selma Adult Education Program offers classes FREE OF CHARGE in
the following counties:
*Chilton County
*Dallas County
*Lowndes County
*Perry County
You could also study for your GED online! For
more information, call 334-876-9369.
CHILTON COUNTY
Clanton
1114 Fifth Avenue North
Morning: Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 am—12:00 pm
Evening: Tuesday & Thursday 5:00 pm— 8:00 pm
LOWNDES COUNTY
Hayneville
R.I.T.E Center
Monday —Wednesday 8:30 am—12:30 pm