成人教育

堪萨斯高中同等学历

Earning a Kansas High School Diploma issued through the Kansas Board of Regents by successfully passing the GED® exam is a critical step in improving literacy skills and lives. 获得文凭可以带来:

• Securing a job, moving up within a current job, or launching a career
• 提高盈利能力
• 金融安全
• 自鸣得意
• Opening doors to advanced training and higher 教育 (accepted by more than 95% of U.S. colleges and universities, some scholarships available for outstanding performance 在考试中
• A credential recognized as a key to employment opportunities, advancement, further 教育

Famous recipients of the GED High School Equivalency include:

• 彼得·詹宁斯，ABC新闻主播
• Ben Night Horse Campbell，前美国总统.S. 科罗拉多州参议员
• 玛丽·卢·雷顿，奥运体操金牌得主
• 戴夫·托马斯，温蒂餐厅的创始人
• 喜剧演员克里斯·洛克
• 马克·沃尔伯格，演员兼音乐家
• 格雷琴·威尔逊，乡村音乐歌手
  
  

GED® Testing

14 GED® test is a four-subject high school equivalency test that measures skills required by high schools and requested by colleges and employers. 通过GED®考试后， Test-takers will receive a GED® transcript to apply to college, start training, or get a better job, as well as a diploma issued by the state of Kansas.

Students are encouraged to prepare for the test at one of the Colby 成人教育 位置.  Check with the Colby office to determine the next available session and 参加的最佳地点. Those feeling preparation is not necessary may directly register for testing by accessing the portal at www.ged.com. The portal is used to schedule and pay for exams and to provide additional resources 致考生. Learners may schedule modules over a period of time or take them 紧密相连. Each of the four modules cost $33 or a total of $132.  Payment options include debit or credit cards or a purchased voucher. 如有疑问或需要协助 with scheduling the GED® test in Colby, contact Nance Munderloh at 785.460.4663.

SUBJECT	COST	时间允许的
Science	$33	90分钟，一节课
社会研究	$33	90分钟，分为两个部分: 第一部分(65分钟)测试所有内容 Section 2 (25 minutes) is the Extended Response portion of the test
数学推理	$33	115分钟，一节课
通过语言艺术进行推理	$33	150分钟，分为三个部分: 第1部分(35分钟*)测试所有内容 Section 2 (45 minutes) is the Extended Response portion of the test 学生休息时间(10分钟) 第3部分(60分钟*)测试所有内容

有关普通教育文凭的常见问题®

How does a GED® compare to a high school diploma?

• When a student takes the GED® tests in the state of Kansas, they will earn the Kansas State High School Diploma issued by the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR). KBOR监督 all four year public universities such as K-State, KU and Emporia State University, all community colleges, and all technical colleges.

GED®考试有何不同?

• Beginning January 2014 a new GED® test was launched.
• Computerized format, must be taken at computer testing center
• Higher levels of academics based around the college and career readiness standards
• 成本和支付方式的变化

考试必须用英语参加吗?

• The GED® Test is available in English and Spanish

一个人应该为GED®考试而学习吗?

• Most testers do spend time in the adult 教育 classroom brushing up on their skills or building skills in areas they have not studied before.  没有“平均长度” 准备考试所需要的时间.  时间的长短取决于你的技能 upon entry, ability of the student, and the determination and effort put into course work.

Will a college accept the Kansas High School Diploma based on the GED® Test?

• Over 97% of colleges and universities in the US will accept this credential, however, the scores earned 在考试中 will determine course placement levels.  最低 score for a typical college for credit bearing courses is 170 or higher which means 以优异成绩通过. 

Will employers accept a GED® Test as a high school completion to achieve employment?

• A student can share with employers that they have their Kansas State High School Diploma 通过GED®考试.