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GED^® Prep

Supportive, structured prep to help you pass the GED test.

Build confidence and get ready for the GED test

You’re ready to take the GED test. We’re ready to help you.

With our GED exam preparation, you can refresh your skills in a supportive and structured environment. Through GED study materials and test-taking tips, our expert tutors will help you feel more confident heading into the test.

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What’s included

Personalized GED exam preparation

We’ll help you set up a GED learning program that fits your unique goals and time frame, and tailor its length to your exact needs based on your priorities and skillsets. Our expert team of educators will help you:

Work through GED study materials

Complete practice questions — we balance instruction time with practice time to make sure you’ve got the skills down

Review essential skills

Learn GED test-taking tips

Who should take our GED test prep program?

Whether you’re a teen or an adult learner, we care about your success. We know our students are all different, which is why we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to learning. We tailor our lessons to meet your learning style and get you the best results.

OUR GED EXAM PREPARATION IS A GREAT OPTION IF YOU

Feel like your skills are rusty
Get anxious taking tests
Have tried studying on your own and feel overwhelmed
Have looked into online programs, but know you’d get more out of a structured, face-to-face program

About the test

What is the GED test?

The General Educational Development test, or GED test, shows you have a high school level of education. It’s designed for people who came close to finishing high school but didn’t complete it, and passing it is equivalent to earning a high school diploma.

Who takes it

Adults who do not have a high school diploma and are not enrolled in school

Generally age 16 and up; the exact rules, fees and any prep requirements vary by state

Accepted by nearly all U.S. colleges and employers in place of a diploma

Format

Four separate subject tests — you can take them one at a time, in any order

On a computer, at an official test center or online with a proctor

About 7½ hours in total if you take all four

Sections

Mathematical Reasoning — 115 minutes

Reasoning Through Language Arts — 150 minutes, including an essay

Science — 90 minutes

Social Studies — 70 minutes

Scoring

Each subject is scored 100–200

145 passes; you need to pass all four subjects to earn the GED

165–174 shows you are college-ready, and 175 or above can earn college credit

Hear it from Sylvan families

What families say about Sylvan test prep

“Mr. David is amazing! He makes learning actually entertaining! I'm never bored and he's helping me pass my GED. I now look forward to learning.”

— tess P. · Sylvan of Pittsburgh

“They have been great in helping my sister with her GED. All teachers have been able to explain the concepts well, and the director was able to create a personalized plan and utilize the practice book we bought her to guide the practice along. Overall I’m very satisfied.”

— Jesus J. · Sylvan of Oak Park

“I attended sylvan for the ACT prep, and they were able to individualize instruction for a standardized test. This is not an easy task, so I commend their ability. My score improved tremendously with their help. I would recommend this to anyone looking for college admissions exam help!”

— Megan G. · Sylvan of Saginaw

Get started today

Begin your GED exam preparation today

GED test prep is available at select Sylvan centers. Give us a call at (888) 338-2283 or fill out the form to discuss your goals and timeline.