Accelerated Pathways is the perfect college starting point for adult learners of all backgrounds.

By partnering with tons of universities, Accelerated Pathways helps learners earn general education credit at a low cost. Learners can enroll in courses to pursue a certificate, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree.

Through the Accelerated Pathways Program they will:

• Build a flexible, custom college degree plan
• Enjoy self-paced online courses
• Receive world-class academic coaching
• Save over 30% on the total degree cost

Learners navigate the process through five easy steps:

Step 1 – Free Academic Advising Session

In this session, learners complete a short assessment, and an academic counselor will reach out to them to discuss their goals, timetable, learning style, budget and more.

Step 2 – Degree Plan

After learning their unique situation, their academic counselor will use Pearson’s advanced proprietary technology to evaluate thousands of college and degree options. They’ll find five degree options that best fit the learner’s goals, budget and schedule.

Learners can show off their success on the GED test by using digital badges available through Credly.

This digital credential platform issues badges to learners that can be shared online as proof of certification. Badges link to the Credly website, where viewers can see all the details of a learner’s achievement.

Learners who post their badges make it easy and simple for employers to verify their accomplishments and learn more about their competencies. Posting badges also sets learners apart from other students and job-seekers by showcasing their skills.

Learners are eligible for badges based on the GED test subjects they have passed and what scores they earned on their tests. Available badges include one for the GED credential, badges for each test subject, and badges for test subjects passed with College Ready and College Ready + Credit scores. All the badge options are viewable here: credly.com/organizations/ged/badges.

Once learners have earned a badge, they will be notified via email. Learners must then follow the instructions in their email to access their Credly account. From their Credly account, learners can access and share their badges on multiple online platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and their email signatures.

More information about GED badges is available here: ged.com/life_after_ged/ged_badges/.

News and updates for May 2022:

• New International Prep Partner: Wordplay English Language Center is our new authorized GED preparation partner in Hanoi, Vietnam. The center will offer students an opportunity to earn a GED credential to pursue college degree programs globally.
• New Spanish Language Learning Tool for GED Prep: Aztec Software’s Spanish GED Prep Series was written by Spanish instructors for Spanish learners and contextualized for the Spanish GED test. Learn more about the program here.

News and updates for May 2022:

• New International Prep Partner: Wordplay English Language Center is our new authorized GED preparation partner in Hanoi, Vietnam. The center will offer students an opportunity to earn a GED credential to pursue college degree programs globally.
• New Spanish Language Learning Tool for GED Prep: Aztec Software’s Spanish GED Prep Series was written by Spanish instructors for Spanish learners and contextualized for the Spanish GED test. Learn more about the program here.

News and updates for May 2022:

• New International Prep Partner: Wordplay English Language Center is our new authorized GED preparation partner in Hanoi, Vietnam. The center will offer students an opportunity to earn a GED credential to pursue college degree programs globally.
• New Spanish Language Learning Tool for GED Prep: Aztec Software’s Spanish GED Prep Series was written by Spanish instructors for Spanish learners and contextualized for the Spanish GED test. Learn more about the program here.

After a two-year hiatus, the GED Testing Service Annual conference will be held July 13th – 15th in Atlanta.

We’re looking forward to networking with educators from across the country and sharing new professional development sessions and information sessions.

Our keynote speaker will be renowned author and NYU professor Daniel Lerner. He is a celebrated positive psychologist whose work is helping individuals fuel their work and life with passion. For over a decade, Daniel has been researching and applying positive psychology and how it impacts the performance of students, athletes, executives, and teams. He brings out the best in individuals by helping them strike a balance between stress and anxiety while discovering their strengths and a path to long-term success.

Our conference will also have all the professional development workshops and sessions you need to refresh your teaching strategies for the GED test subjects. In addition, we’ll also offer expanded and new professional development tracks covering workforce development, corrections, and DE&I.

You’ll have opportunities to network with fellow educators, Administrators, partners, and GED Testing Service staff. We will also recognize the outstanding achievements of GED graduates during our awards ceremony.

There’s still time to register and join us in Atlanta! We’ll see you there!

You can learn more about the conference and register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/24807473-f2fc-4377-8502-7b372ad6e9cb/summary

News and updates for April 2022:

• 2022 GED Annual Conference Registration: Join us July 13-15, 2022, in Atlanta, GA, for this year’s GED conference. We’ll have new professional development workshops, information sessions, networking opportunities, and more.
• Spanish Language Learning Tool for GED Prep: Aztec Software’s Spanish GED Prep Series was written by Spanish instructors for Spanish learners and contextualized for the Spanish GED test. Learn more about the program here.
• New Newsletter for GED students: The “GED Roundup” is our new quarterly newsletter for GED students that features updates, tips, and articles related to the GED test program. Students with GED.com accounts that have opted into marketing emails will automatically receive the newsletter.

News and updates for April 2022:

• 2022 GED Annual Conference Registration: Join us July 13-15, 2022, in Atlanta, GA, for this year’s GED conference. We’ll have new professional development workshops, information sessions, networking opportunities, and more.
• Spanish Language Learning Tool for GED Prep: Aztec Software’s Spanish GED Prep Series was written by Spanish instructors for Spanish learners and contextualized for the Spanish GED test. Learn more about the program here.
• New Newsletter for GED students: The “GED Roundup” is our new quarterly newsletter for GED students that features updates, tips, and articles related to the GED test program. Students with GED.com accounts that have opted into marketing emails will automatically receive the newsletter.

News and updates for April 2022:

• 2022 GED Annual Conference Registration: Join us July 13-15, 2022, in Atlanta, GA, for this year’s GED conference. We’ll have new professional development workshops, information sessions, networking opportunities, and more.
• Spanish Language Learning Tool for GED Prep: Aztec Software’s Spanish GED Prep Series was written by Spanish instructors for Spanish learners and contextualized for the Spanish GED test. Learn more about the program here.
• New Newsletter for GED students: The “GED Roundup” is our new quarterly newsletter for GED students that features updates, tips, and articles related to the GED test program. Students with GED.com accounts that have opted into marketing emails will automatically receive the newsletter.

With GED Ready, learners are able to build the confidence they need to pass their GED test. With this program, learners are also able to see exactly what they need to study to prepare for their test day.

GED Ready is the only practice test on the market that gives learners an indicator of how likely they are to pass the real test. Once learners finish taking the GED Ready practice test, they will then be able to view their indicators. The three indicators are:

• Green (145-200): Learners are likely to pass the real GED test and are encouraged to schedule their test.
• Yellow (134-144): Learners are almost ready to take and pass their GED. Learners are encouraged to keep practicing a little more.
• Red (100-133): Learners are not likely to pass the test at this time and are encouraged to spend more time practicing. Learners should save time and focus only on what they need to learn.

You can learn more and view detailed descriptions about each GED Ready score by using the performance level descriptors.

When it comes to studying and preparing for the GED test, learners can link GED Ready’s customized study plan with their preferred study tool to spend time on the areas that they need to improve on. When linking their preferred study tool in the Score Report, it helps learners know exactly which pages or sections to study based on the skills they need to focus on.

GED Ready is useful for learners and will help improve their overall GED journey. Learners can purchase the GED Ready subject tests through their GED.com accounts. Educators can use GED Marketplace and GED Manager to purchase GED Ready for learners.

The time is coming to celebrate GED graduates and all they have accomplished! Join us on May 16-20 for our annual virtual GED Grad Week!

We are excited for you to help us celebrate all the hard work that our learners have done to earn their credentials and take a step closer to their dreams.

Video Submission

We know how big of a role educators and mentors have in inspiring GED students and helping them throughout their journeys to becoming a graduate. We want educators, family members, friends, teachers, employers, and others to share congratulatory messages and motivational messages for GED graduates.

We’ve also asked GED graduates and aspiring graduates to share their messages for video features we will share leading up to and throughout Grad Week.

Join the Celebration

We are proud of GED grads’ many accomplishments, and we are excited to celebrate all their hard work and perseverance. We look forward to you joining our celebration in May and encourage you to plan your own ceremonies and celebrations to align with the week’s festivities.

Join the GED Grad Week Facebook Group and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and follow and use the hashtags #GED and #GEDGradWeek during the week-long celebration.

Made Men Incorporated, a not-for-profit organization based in Kansas City, Kansas is our first official partner in the GED Community Partnership Program.