GED SPRING 2013- DEL RIO
Testing dates for English GED are as follows:
ENGLISH / TEST TIMETest Date: February 27 & 28, 2013
Registration Deadline: February 13, 2013 by 2:00 PM
Test Dates: March 27 & 28, 2013
Registration Deadline: March 6, 2013 by 2:00 PM
Test Dates: April 24 & 25, 2013
Registration Deadline: April 10, 2013 by 2:00 PM
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Test Dates: May 22 & 23, 2013
Registration Deadline: May 8, 2013 by 2:00 PM
Seating is limited to 25 examinees. / Wednesdays - Check-In 8:30 am
Writing 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Break 11:00 am – 11:05 am
Math 11:05 am – 12:35 pm
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Thursdays - Check-In 8:30 am
Reading 9:00 am – 10:05 am
Break 10:05 am – 10:10 am
Science 10:10 am – 11:30 am
Break 11:30 am – 11:35 pm
Soc. Studies 11:35 am – 12:45 am
ALL TESTERS MUST BE SEATED BY 8:45 AM
Time schedule of tests will vary.
CHECK-IN IS 30 MINUTES BEFORE EACH TEST SUBJECT
IF YOU DO NOT CHECK-IN, YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED LATE AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TEST
NO CELL PHONES AND NO PERSONAL ITEMS (PURSES OR BAGS) IN THE TEST ROOMS
How much is the Exam?
The total cost for first-time testers is $100.00 for all 5 sections. The cost for re-testers is $15.00 per section of the test. All payments must be paid by MONEY ORDER Only.
What if I need to cancel an appointment?
Examinations may be cancelled up until the day of the exam. A $25.00 No Show fee will be added to the examinee’s account if he/she fails to call to cancel their appointment.
How do I sign up?
Examinees must register and pre-pay for the exam at the Workforce Solutions Middle Rio Grande located on 1927 Bedell Avenue with Sydia Ramon @ 830-703-1586. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 12 Noon and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Once registered and the exam is pre-paid, examinee will receive further instructions to complete the registration process before being able to take the GED test.
Who can take the GED?
The State of Texas requires that examinees must be 18 years of age. A 17 year old is eligible, but will need a parent consent form along with a TEA withdrawal form completed and signed by parent/legal guardian and a school official from the last school they attended. If the examinee is 17 & homeless, they must sign a McKinney Homeless Act form before testing. A 16 year old may test only with an official court order signed by a judge.
What constitutes a valid photo ID?
Identity and age must be verified using photo identification: Driver’s license, passports, military, or other form of government photo ID that show: name, address, date of birth, signature and photograph. Out of state ID’s are accepted with an updated permit from the Texas Department of Public Safety. High school ID’s are not accepted. Social Security Cards will also be required with ID.
If I do not pass my GED, how soon can I retest?
Examinees needing to retest no longer do not havethe required 6 month waiting period, nor do they need to provide aretest letter from their teacher or preparation program. The three tests limit per calendar year is still in effect. For help with test preparation or retest preparation contact Sydia Ramon @ 830-703-1586.
Are accommodations available?
GED examinees who have a documented Learning Disability, Attention Deficit and/or Hyperactivity Disorder, Physical Disability, or a Mental Disability may qualify for special testing accommodations. Accommodation request forms must be downloaded from the SWTJC Testing Center website and fill out the proper disability form. The form must be signed by a professional psychologist. The accommodation request form and a psychological evaluation must be returned to the GED Chief Examiner at least one month before the scheduled testing date to allow time for your request to be reviewed.
Where can I find a professional psychologist?
Examinees who do not have a documented disability, should contact the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services for assistance in getting a psychological evaluation.
Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services
Del Rio Field Office
700B E. Gibbs Street
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830)703-3040
Contact person: Ramiro Rivera