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States currently offer<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> <strong>GED</strong> <strong>test</strong> <strong>on</strong> computer are prepar<strong>in</strong>g for <strong>the</strong> new 2014 <strong>GED</strong> <strong>test</strong>, which will<br />

<strong>on</strong>ly be available <strong>on</strong> computer. Offer<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> <strong>test</strong> <strong>on</strong> computer before January 2014 allows <strong>test</strong><strong>in</strong>g centers to<br />

become familiar with <strong>the</strong> new system and better prepare <strong>test</strong>-takers.<br />

For adults <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> tak<strong>in</strong>g or learn<strong>in</strong>g more about <strong>the</strong> <strong>GED</strong> <strong>test</strong> <strong>on</strong> computer, please v<strong>is</strong>it<br />

www.<strong>GED</strong><strong>test</strong><strong>in</strong>gservice.com.<br />

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Additi<strong>on</strong>al resources<br />

Video short – The Alex Experience: <strong>GED</strong> <strong>test</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>on</strong> computer<br />

www.<strong>GED</strong><strong>test</strong><strong>in</strong>gservice.com/Educators/videos<br />

Video short – The <strong>GED</strong> <strong>test</strong> <strong>is</strong> not <strong>on</strong>l<strong>in</strong>e<br />

www.<strong>GED</strong><strong>test</strong><strong>in</strong>gservice.com/not<strong>on</strong>l<strong>in</strong>e<br />

Web pages to help identify and report possible <strong>test</strong><strong>in</strong>g scams<br />

www.<strong>GED</strong><strong>test</strong><strong>in</strong>gservice.com/fraud<br />

State-specific stat<strong>is</strong>tics can be found <strong>on</strong> our website<br />

www.<strong>GED</strong><strong>test</strong><strong>in</strong>gservice.com/educators/h<strong>is</strong>torical-<strong>test</strong><strong>in</strong>g-data<br />

About <strong>GED</strong> Test<strong>in</strong>g Service<br />

<strong>GED</strong> Test<strong>in</strong>g Service ® <strong>is</strong> a jo<strong>in</strong>t venture between Pears<strong>on</strong> and <strong>the</strong> American Council <strong>on</strong> Educati<strong>on</strong> (ACE).<br />

Th<strong>is</strong> bus<strong>in</strong>ess will drive <strong>the</strong> future directi<strong>on</strong>, design, and delivery of <strong>the</strong> <strong>GED</strong> ® <strong>test</strong><strong>in</strong>g program. Build<strong>in</strong>g <strong>on</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> goals of <strong>the</strong> <strong>GED</strong> 21st Century Initiative, <strong>the</strong> two organizati<strong>on</strong>s will comb<strong>in</strong>e <strong>the</strong>ir collective expert<strong>is</strong>e<br />

and resources to develop a new <strong>GED</strong> ® <strong>test</strong> aligned with emerg<strong>in</strong>g nati<strong>on</strong>al and state standards that will<br />

assure colleges, universities and prospective employers that adults who have passed <strong>the</strong> <strong>GED</strong> ® <strong>test</strong> are<br />

prepared to compete and succeed <strong>in</strong> a global ec<strong>on</strong>omy. The <strong>GED</strong> ® <strong>test</strong> <strong>is</strong> used by all 50 U.S. states, <strong>the</strong><br />

D<strong>is</strong>trict of Columbia, U.S. <strong>in</strong>sular areas, Canadian prov<strong>in</strong>ces and territories, <strong>the</strong> U.S. military, and federal<br />

correcti<strong>on</strong>al <strong>in</strong>stituti<strong>on</strong>s for <strong>the</strong> purpose of award<strong>in</strong>g a high school equivalency credential. Nearly 800,000<br />

<strong>GED</strong> ® <strong>test</strong>s are taken each year, and <strong>in</strong> 2010, more than 470,000 <strong>in</strong>dividuals were awarded <strong>the</strong>ir high<br />

school credential through <strong>the</strong> <strong>GED</strong> ® <strong>test</strong><strong>in</strong>g program.<br />

<strong>GED</strong> Test<strong>in</strong>g Service ® | www.<strong>GED</strong><strong>test</strong><strong>in</strong>gservice.com 2

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