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      GED Exam Information
 
What is the GED?
The GED, or General Educational Development Test, can be taken by students that have not received their high school diploma.  It tests reading, writing, mathematics, social studies and science.  GED classes at the READ Program can help you prepare for the test by working to improve your skills in these areas. 
 
Northwest PA GED Testing Centers
Crawford County, PA- Crawford County Area Vocational Technical School
    814-724-6024
    860 Thurston Road
    Meadville, PA 16335
      Note: You must attend a registration meeting the week prior to the exam.
 
Erie County, PA-
     -Erie Adult Learning Center/Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
      814-874-6175
      643 W. 17th Street 
      Erie, PA 16502
     Note: The tests in Erie is divided into two days- you must attend both days to complete all 5 subtests.
 
     -Corry Higher Education Council 
      814-664-9405
      221 N. Center St.
      Corry, PA 16407 

        

Mercer County, PA- Mercer County Career Center
    724-662-3000
    776 Greenville Road
    Mercer, PA 16137 

 

Venango County, PA- Franklin Area School District/Central Elementary School
    814-425-3279
   1276 Otter St.
   Franklin, PA 16323 
     

Fall 2010 GED Exams 

Fall 2010 exam dates will be added as soon as they are scheduled.  Check back soon. 
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Retesting 
You can retake any subtest. However, you may only take each subtest three times a year.
 
Transcripts
Individuals who have passed the GED Test may fill out a GED transcript request form online, then mail in the form and $3.00 fee per transcript. The $3.00 fee is non-refundable. Click here for the online request form.
Requests for GED transcripts MUST be accompanied by a MONEY ORDER or CASHIER'S CHECK for $3.00 per transcript made out to the Commonwealth Diploma Program.  Personal checks and cash are not accepted. It takes approximately 6-8 weeks to process a transcript request. Duplicate diplomas are not issued. When sending a request, please include:

Name at time of testing
Approximate year of testing
Birth date
Social security number
Address where transcript is to be sent
Phone number where you can be reached during the day
$3.00 money order or cashier's check for each transcript
Signature

Mail to:

Commonwealth Diploma Program
333 Market Street, 12th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17126
 
 
For additional information and study resources, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Education's GED site.

Information compiled from local testing sites and the PA ABLE/GED website.  Please call and confirm test dates.
 
Preparing for the GED
The READ Program works with students who want their Pennsylvania GED certificate.  We offer numerous services for GED students, including several levels of small group GED classes and one-on-one tutoring.  Call us for more information and to figure out which program is best for you.

 

Did you know that in the 2006-2007 fiscal year, 47 READ Program learners passed the GED?