manifesting, praying (and studying) to get this grade and third's time the charm y'all

hello !! my name is kidde, i'm from canada and currently trying to prepare to take my GED test ! (also learning french for funsies)

starting basically from scratch so it's gonna be a ride LMAO. i was "homeschooled" although ,,not really. due to lazy parents

Hey friend! I’m excited that you’re aspiring to go to college after you get your GED! That’s awesome. Self-doubt is natural, especially when it comes to high-stakes testing, but try to use your dreams as a source of confidence. You have a plan to get what you want, and that shows perseverance!

Hundreds of thousands of people take the GED every year, most people pass the test, and test-takers come from a variety of backgrounds. Some have been out of school for years, and others were recently enrolled but didn’t graduate. Many will probably be “low level learners” or will think of themselves that way. 

“Low level learner” is an educational term used to make teachers’ and administrators’ jobs more convenient. Now that you’re out of school, I would encourage you to stop thinking of yourself as a “low level learner” because I think the term is damaging your self-confidence, which actually limits your ability to learn. Instead, you may want to think, “In high school, I struggled with [this specific task], and now I’m learning [this specific skill].”

Preparing for the GED

Sign up for a local GED classes in your area. This site helps you find free classes near you. Classes are often held in the evenings at high schools, community colleges, community centers and libraries. This will enable you to study with other students and to understand what the test will be like.

Make sure any test prep books are up-to-date. The GED test has changed as recently as 2018. Your GED teacher is more likely to be up-to-date on any changes, and they might be able to advise you on what test prep books you should get and what changes to look for.

Use the internet to help you. GED.com is the official website, and there are other resources out there. This article is updated for 2019 and contains a video describing the basics of the test. Unlike many in-person classes, online classes cost money. This GetEducated.com article tells you how to spot a fake GED scam. This article on Reviews.com details their picks for the best GED test prep services and why they like these services best.

starting my notes on the essay portion of the GED

Hi! First of all, I want to point out that im not from the US or Canada, so these are mostly my generic last minute study tips as well as some resources I found online :))

10 Tips & Tricks to Pump Up Your GED Score (there are also loads of related articles on this site)

Free Practice GED Tests

I legit cannot emphasise how important practice questions are!! You could know the course inside out and still mess up simply because you don’t understand what they want to see in your answer

Description and Tips for the GED

This one seems quite handy because it goes through the format of the exam and the approach you should take in a bit more detail

GED Social Studies Prep Guide

This one has paid lessons, however I thought it was still quite good because it has questions on topics towards the bottom of the page (for free)

For last minute study in general

Do what works for you: For me, when I have loads of time, I like to write out notes or summaries. However, when exams are just around the corner, reading my notes out loud while moving about (even just pacing up and down my room) works wonders for me

Practice questions: I’m saying this again because it’s so important!!

Sleep and eat: Otherwise your doing more harm than good

Go outside: Listen I am about as unfit as a person can get, but sometimes you just need to get out of the house for a bit. Even a brisk 10 minute walk is perfect!!

Some handy masterposts by some amazing studyblrs

A Complete Exam Study Guide by @studentstoolbox

The Few Days Before Exams by @study-matters

What to do on the Day of the Exam by @seoulseekers

Tips for Staying Focused when Revising for Exams by @firstsuccess-thensleep