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New York State Education Department

GEDPrep Program Quick Guide

Determine GEDstudents readiness to test using the OPT (Official Practice Test)observing strict time limits on each subtest.

Begin application process with students once they have achieved at least 2250 on the

OPT (2500 for students in an EPE funded prep program) and at least 410 (minimumscore as per ACE/GEDTS; passing score may soon be increased in NYS) in eachsubtest by:

o determining eligibility of students to sit for the GEDTest1. students 19 years of age or older do not need proof of age eligibility2. students 16 through 18 years of age must have proof of age eligibility by

completing one of the following Attachments - B, C, D or E, in advance ofthe GEDtest.

3. students from foreign countries who are 17 or 18 years of age neednotarized letters and proof of US entry dates as substitutes for Attachment B(see shaded paragraph on page 8 of GEDPrep Program Guide or the topof page 6 in the GEDTest Administration Handbook.)

o helping students complete Attachment A Application for GEDTesting

o helping students with disabilities complete one of four available formsrequesting testing accommodations. Forms are downloadable from:http://www.acces.nysed.gov/ged/accomodations.html

o informing students with disabilities of accommodations available that do notrequire approval by GEDTS trained personnel.

Remind students of the ID required on the day of GEDtesting (see page 26 of the

GEDChief Examiners Manual for New York State GEDTest Administration).

Practice completing the demographic information sections of Parts 1 and 2 of thesampleNew York State GEDExamination Bookletwith candidate prior to GEDtestdate.

Ensure that test candidates are familiar with the use of the Casio fx 260 calculator.

Complete TAF (testing Authorization Form) for each test candidate Forms areavailable at: http://www.acces.nysed.gov/ged/documents/TAFRequestForm.pdf

o The TAF must contain all the following information

To be completed by test candidate:1. last name and first name2. date of TAF completion3. social security number4. date of birth

To be completed by school administrator1. GEDpreparation program code assigned by the NYSED GED

Testing Office (Codes are currently being reviewed and changed


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as needed by NYSED staff)2. preparation program name3. date of candidates discharge from a regular full-time high school

program if candidate is 16, 17 or 18 years of age4. date of enrollment in a High School Equivalency Preparation

Program if candidate is 16, 17 or 18 years of age5. Official Practice Test (OPT) scores 5 subtest scores and total

OPT score6. name of contact person at the GEDprep program7. signature of the school administrator (GEDprep program

administrator)8. the school administrators phone number.

Note: It is recommended that GEDtest candidates be encouraged to use theirSocial Security numbers when completing the test candidate section of the TAF. Thiswill allow them to access the new GEDStatus Reportto verify their diploma statusonline at https://eservices.nysed.gov/ged/. See below.

Determine how to get the completed TAFs to the GEDtest site/s.

Complete the GEDPost Test Candidate Verification Form available at:http://www.acces.nysed.gov/aepp/forms.html, approximately two (2) weeks afteryour programs students have tested. This is done to verify each candidatesinformation on the NYSED GEDdata base to ensure the accuracy of the names ofthe preparation programs students referred to testing and the prep programs GEDpass rate. This completed form needs to be faxed to the attention of Susan Lyons at518-473-3859 with a cover sheet that includes the prep program name and contactinformation.

o This form must include the prep programs name and address, five-digit GEDpreparation program code, name of official program contact person, contactpersons signature and contact persons phone number.

o This form must include referred test candidates last and first names, date of birth,Social Security Number if available, required OPT score, three-digit test centerCode and date of testing.

Quarterly Reports Review

o Preparation program staff needs to review the quarterly reports sent by theNYSED GED Testing Office. Please check for accuracy and report anydiscrepancies to the SED GEDTesting Office via fax at 518-473-3859and/or via email to Susan Lyons at [email protected].

Online diploma verification system

o GEDtesters can now access the new GED Status Reportto verify theirdiploma status online at https://eservices.nysed.gov/ged/, and entering theirSocial Security Number or GEDID, and date of birth.


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New York State Education Department

Quick Guide to Links

ACE/GEDTS (American Council on Education/GED Testing Service)http://www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/ged/index.htm

A GED Fact Sheet is available at:

http://www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/ged/pubs/GED_Testing_Program_Fact_Sheet_v2_2010.pdf

NYS GEDTesting Office materials available athttp://www.acces.nysed.gov/ged/

The Chief Examiners Manual for NYS GEDTest Administration 2010can be foundat: http://www.acces.nysed.gov/ged/documents/exammanual1-10.pdf

The GEDTest Administration Handbookcan be found at:http://www.acces.nysed.gov/ged/documents/GEDTestAdministrationHandbook.pdf

GEDprep program locations in NYS - find a prep program by county at:http://www.acces.nysed.gov/ged/nys_map/countiesprep.html

GEDtest sites and testing schedules by county:http://www.acces.nysed.gov/ged/nys_map/counties.html

GEDPractice Test - Gedpractice.com is available in English and Spanish at the followingweb address: http://steckvaughnadult.hmhco.com/en/gedpractice.htm

GEDExamination Bookletsample may be obtained from your prep program manager.

Prep program students can practice completing the demographic information sectionsof the examination booklet prior to taking the GEDtest.

Determination of age eligibility and the application process for GEDtesting

Attachment A -Application for GEDtesting (for every GEDcandidate)http://www.acces.nysed.gov/ged/docs/attch-a.pdf

Attachment B For GEDcandidates 17 and 18 years of age: Out of school one (1)year; Class has Graduated; Home Schooledhttp://www.acces.nysed.gov/ged/documents/attch-b.pdf

Attachment C For GEDcandidates 16, 17 and 18 years of age in: AHSEP(Alternative High School Equivalency Preparation)http://www.acces.nysed.gov/ged/docs/attch-c.pdf

Attachment D - For GEDcandidates 16, 17 and 18 years of age in or accepted to:Job Corps; U.S. Armed Forces; College or Universityhttp://www.acces.nysed.gov/ged/documents/newattch-d.pdf

Attachment E - For GEDcandidates 17 or 18 years of age who are: Incarceratedorconfined in a Residential institutionor are Adjudicated youthhttp://www.acces.nysed.gov/ged/docs/attch-e.pdf


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NYS residency requirements (physically reside in New York State for at least 30 days).

Refer to page 26 of the Chief Examiners Manual 2010 available at:http://www.acces.nysed.gov/ged/documents/exammanual1-10.pdf .

Information is available for candidates who are re-testing at:http://www.acces.nysed.gov/ged/app_process.html .

Accommodations application process for students with disabilities

The accommodation applications are downloadable from:http://www.acces.nysed.gov/ged/accomodations.html

These forms must be completed by the applicant and an appropriate licensed orcertified professional (see pages 52 - 56 of the Chief Examiners Manual for NYSGEDTest Administration 2010at:http://www.acces.nysed.gov/ged/documents/exammanual1-10.pdf .

Modifications available without NYSED GEDTesting Office approval see page 57of the Chief Examiners Manual for NYS GEDTest Administration 2010at:http://www.acces.nysed.gov/ged/documents/exammanual1-10.pdf .

Identification needed for entrance to GEDexam

NYS requires two forms of identification primary and secondary. Find information onrequired proofs of identity at: http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/forms/id44.pdf (proofs ofidentity required English version) or http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/forms/id44s.pdf (proofs of identity required Spanish version).

TAF (Testing Authorization Form)

Use the Supply Request Formfor ordering the TAF (Testing Authorization Form)available at: http://www.acces.nysed.gov/ged/documents/TAFRequestForm.pdf

Test site locations and examiner duties

Test sites - Where are they?http://www.acces.nysed.gov/ged/nys_map/counties.html

Job duties of GEDexaminer see pages 14-17 of the Chief Examiners Manual forNYS GEDTest Administration 2010at:http://www.acces.nysed.gov/ged/documents/exammanual1-10.pdf

Prep program follow-up to GEDtesting

GEDPost Test Candidate Verification Formavailable at:

http://www.acces.nysed.gov/aepp/forms.html

GEDHotline

For information relating to GEDtesting call 518-474-5906 and follow the prompts.

Online diploma verification system

GEDtesters can now access the new GEDStatus Reportto verify their diplomastatus online at https://eservices.nysed.gov/ged/, and entering their Social SecurityNumber or GEDID, and date of birth.

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