The GED For Dummies

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 384 pages
• Published by: For Dummies
• Edition: 1st Edition February 1, 2003
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0764554700
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0764554704
• Book Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 1.1 inches
• Weighs: 1.2 pounds

Product Description
It’s probably dawned on you by now that, no matter how smart and knowledgeable you are, not having a high school diploma is a major obstacle to getting ahead in life. But you know it’s never too late to fill in that gap in your resume. One way to do it is by going back and finishing high school the old-fashioned way. Sounds like something out of a terrible dream, doesn’t it? Then there’s the quicker, easier, and less humbling option of a General Educational Development diploma. And while the GED test isn’t too tough, it can be very tricky, especially if you haven’t taken a lot of standardized tests.

Nervous about taking the GED tests? Relax. Ideal for first-time test takers and repeat customers alike, this friendly guide arms you with proven study methods and sure-fire test-taking tips and strategies. Featuring tons of expert advice and two complete sets of practice exams, it fills you in on what you need to know to:

• Register for the test
• Prepare for the test
• Know what to take to the test and how to dress for success
• Get the hang of standardized tests
• Determine your strongest areas and which ones need more work
• Avoid traps designed to trip you up
• Significantly improve your scores

Written by two experts with years of test-prep coaching experience, The GED For Dummies takes the mystery out of the test and:

• Puts the GED in perspective and tell you what you can expect on the day of the test
• Explains how to figure out your scores when you receive them
• Provides in-depth reviews of all five GED tests—including tips, hints, and a ton of valuable information about which skills are tested for in each test
• Gets you in gear with two sets of full-length practice tests, complete with answers, explanations and suggested study materials

Even if you’ve never taken a standardized test before, The GED For Dummies can get you up and running with the know-how and confidence you need to ace the exam, in no time.

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Packed with test-taking tips and practice exams

Review the tests, register, and get ready to earn your GED!

Nervous about taking the GED tests? Relax! This friendly guide contains all the essential study methods and test strategies both first-time and repeat test-takers need. Focusing on how the exams work, this book highlights the traps and all the new features of the GED tests, while dispelling the rumors and helping you improve your scores.

The Dummies Way

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

Reader Reviews
I have been preparing for my GED for quite awhile now and have utilized numerous books. This book was by far the most useless of all. The practice questions we often pointless and the study advice was more common sense than anything else. At the end of the book, they include final practice tests that seem to be more comical than useful. I had a hard time taking the practice tests without criticizing the book consistently. I suggest the Kaplan GED self study guide 2007-2008 edition. At least the Kaplan book seems to take the 5 subjects serious and is successful in treating the reader as if they have a i.q. higher than a newt. Sadly, the GED for Dummies book fails to accomplish this.