GED Bytes: Recent Episodes
David Cohen
This podcast will help you earn your GED. We talk about what to expect and how to prepare for the tests. We take deep dives into essential GED skills, and cover the tips, tricks, and strategies you'll need to earn your high school equivalency diploma.
- You can find the cost to test in your state here: https://ged.com/about_test/price_and_state_rules You can find local GED classes here: https://ged.com/study/ged_classes Light and Salt Learning: http://lightandsaltlearning.org GED calculator app (Android only): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=calc991.calculator.scientific.xs30.t34.free Look for Ready Test promo codes: https://www.reddit.com/r/GED and https://www.facebook.com/groups/1116784075099245
Not mentioned: the GED Ready test costs money, unfortunately, but if you're a clever googler, I bet you can find a coupon code for 50% off. (Especially if you include the word "Reddit" in your search.)
If you're just starting out, here's an easy-to-follow, 8-step roadmap to get you from diploma-less to GED GRADUATE.
This episode grew out of a post I made on http://reddit.com/r/ged which you can read here: https://bit.ly/3kE5ymG (it's got all the steps, if anything was unclear)
And here are the links to all the GED YouTube channels (there are lots!): http://bit.ly/3XD2FRX
Diane Johnson, the testing coordinator at the APS GED site in Aurora, Colorado, kindly sat down to explain what testers can expect on test day.
[Her testing center is welcoming, comfortable, and overflowing with positivity. If you want to visit her for your GED test, head to:
APS Testing Center @Pickens Technical College
Building E (east entrance, around back)
500 Airport Blvd Aurora, CO 80011
A huge thanks to Diane! ]
If these aren't the most effective, foolproof, revelatory techniques to keep your resolutions that you've ever seen,* you can send your letter of complaint to Consumer Information Catalog, Pueblo, Colorado, 81009 for a full refund.
- "≈4 Minutes or Less" category
It's wonderful that GED offers an at-home/online option now! But you probably shouldn't take it.
Other helpful links from today's podcast:
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The actual GED formula sheet: https://bit.ly/gedformulas
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Finding area of shapes: https://youtu.be/m1CpNEdFNpU
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Finding volume of shapes: https://youtu.be/NnNLYnQCa2Q
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Slope formula: https://youtu.be/_f_EcNNhXjI
Slope intercept formula: https://youtu.be/u3spOO-m_Gg
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Point-slope formula: https://youtu.be/0bqr9Fo3Qi8
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Quadratic equations: https://youtu.be/LKSrol0IorY
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Pythagorean theorem: https://youtu.be/YthDNkegKac
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Mean, Median, Mode, Range: https://youtu.be/ZZK1taXcdBQ
Helpful links from today's podcast:
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Country-specific rules: https://ged.com/about_test/price_and_state_rules
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Where to test: https://wsr.pearsonvue.com/testtaker/find/testcenter/GEDTS
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Where to find GED classes: https://ged.com/study/ged_classes
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Get your transcripts: https://ged.com/international_transcripts
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Help with an apostille: help@ged.com
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videos to boost your Social Studies score: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeX3NBCftx9v07ugKcJKC_e1RnY0d9Dvz
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basic intro to the GED: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeX3NBCftx9uCzk_JjWIjKSc77wPTE9UK
Helpful links mentioned:
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Find GED classes near you: https://ged.com/study/ged_classes
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Light and Salt Learning for GED math: http://lightandsaltlearning.org
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Khan Academy for general math: https://www.khanacademy.org
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Free online GED tutoring: https://www.seedsofliteracy.org/be-a-student/registration-2/registration-virtual-classroom/
Want to know which GED prep book to buy, and why? In the episode, I'll separate the JV (Accepted, Mometrix, Apex, Barrons) from the Varsity (GED for Dummies(!), REA, Kaplan’s, Princeton Review, Paxen/Steck-Vaughn).
And... if you've got a busy life and would just like a link to the book most people should buy, here you go: https://amzn.to/35CNGhn
A discussion about what to expect with the new(ish) online/at-home GED testing option. Here are some useful links:
- run a system check to see if your computer & internet qualify to test at home: https://app.ged.com/redirect/onvue-system-check
- practice using the on-screen whiteboard: https://home.pearsonvue.com/onvue/whiteboard
- read the "About Online GED Testing" from GED's website: https://app.ged.com/portal/aboutOnVueTest (you'll need to log in to your GED account to access this page)
- if you're a visual learner, you can check out the YouTube version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/wVpYmVKWpUY
How, and why, to get the most out of this powerful GED secret weapon. The podcast also includes a probably soon-to-expire(?) code for 50% off. If you're a visual learner, check out the YouTube version: https://youtu.be/EScyrmCJjbY
A quick overview of the essay portion of the RLA test, plus some tips on how best to prepare for it. If you'd like to view/download the tool I mention in the episode, click here: http://bit.ly/rlaessay. If you're a visual learner, you can check out the YouTube version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/Cm8DDrMnIAI
A brief introduction to the GED Math test: what's on it? What's not on it? What should you study? If you're a visual learner, check out the YouTube version: https://youtu.be/wrF33G_8ZKg (it includes a representative Math question).
A brief introduction to the GED Reasoning through Language Arts (RLA) test: what's on it? What's not on it? What should you study? If you're a visual learner, check out the YouTube version: https://youtu.be/Xcw5-K67_bA (it includes a representative RLA question).
A brief introduction to the GED Science test: what's on it? What's not on it? What should you study? If you're a visual learner, check out the YouTube version: https://youtu.be/U1I7dKe2DZg (it includes a representative Science question).
A brief introduction to the GED Social Studies test: what's on it? What's not on it? What should you study? If you're a visual learner, check out the YouTube version: https://youtu.be/S4vUHjkEs64 (it includes a representative Social Studies question).