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A new high school equivalency exam – the TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion) – will replace the GED in New York State.

The TASC will be similar to the GED but will change in difficulty and format over the next three years.

Important Information – the TASC will:

1) have 5 subject areas – reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies.

2) be primarily multiple choice, with one essay, and some short answer, in 2014.

3) be available in English, Spanish, and Braille.

4) be free in New York State.

5) be offered on paper. At some testing locations, it will also be offered on computer. The percentage of computer testing available will increase each year.

6) Accommodations for various disabilities are available. Approval for accommodations must accompany the application for a test date, so it’s important to apply early for accommodations.

GOOD NEWS FOR TEST RE-TAKERS! 

If you took the GED test between 2002 and 2013 and passed any of the 5 subject tests,  your passing scores will count until the end of 2015!

Connect with us at one of our TASC centers. Click here for hours, locations and other help.

For additional information, please visit the New York State Department of Education website http://www.acces.nysed.gov/ged/ or email us at tasc@wlsmail.org.

Past GED Connect!

This was supposed to be a picture with everyone facing the camera giving a thumbs-up to all those who are doing GED study with us.  Instead you got a classic “OMG – what did you say!!!” pose that happens right after; but thats okay – it reflects the highly engaged flavor of the day.  This picture was taken after 5 hours of GED Tutor 101, our homegrown course of study that prepares our 30+ tutors to help folks around the country prepare for and pass the GED.