How to Register for the GED Exam at Three Rivers College

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1 How to Register for the GED Exam at Three Rivers College STEP ONE STEP ONE Complete the Application for Missouri Certificate of High School Equivalence (GED) form, which is included with this letter, and mail along with a $20 money order (no checks or cash accepted) to: GED OFFICE P.O. BOX 480 JEFFERSON CITY, MO STEP TWO After you receive your approved testing authorization form from the state GED office, you must go to a local Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) center to complete the 8-page GED demographics form. An AEL center or where they teach GED Classes are the only locations that you can receive this required form. The AEL staff will provide specific instructions to help you complete the demographics form. Please bring your Missouri GED Testing Authorization Form with you to the center. A list of Southeast Missouri AEL centers is included in this letter. STEP THREE Once you have completed the 8-page GED demographics form, you must submit the following items to Three Rivers: 1) your state-approved GED authorization form 2) your completed 8-page demographics form in good condition (no folds, tears, spills, etc.) 3) your Candidates Responsibility Sheet (sent with Authorization Form.) 4) your $20 testing fee (if registering by mail, your payment must be by money order payable to Three Rivers College. Cash can only be accepted if you register in person) 5) your Test Date Reservation Sheet (enclosed) TO REGISTER BY MAIL: Send all items FLAT and UNFOLDED in a large (9 x 12 or larger) manila envelope to: Three Rivers College GED Test Registration 2080 Three Rivers Blvd. Poplar Bluff, MO TO REGISTER IN PERSON: Register in person at the Three Rivers Testing & Assessment Office, which is located on the second floor of the E.K. Porter Building (see enclosed map). Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. STEP FOUR You will receive, either in the mail or in person, depending on how you registered, a sheet that contains a receipt for your $20 payment and a Three Rivers GED Exam Admission Form. This form is important because it will tell you your testing date, the time you need to arrive, and other vital information. You must bring this admission form, along with your Missouri Photo ID (driver s license or other state-approved identification) in order to be admitted to the testing center. IMPORTANT: If your demographics form has been folded, torn, or damaged in any way, we will return all registration materials to you. You will not be registered for the test and will have to go back to an AEL center and complete a new demographics form. Please return these forms in good condition! STEP FIVE Once you have received your test date confirmation and admission form, mark your calendar and be sure to attend your test date. If you need to cancel or reschedule your test, you must contact us at least 24 hours before test administration. People who do not call to reschedule in advance or who do not show up to take the test on their reserved test date will forfeit their $20 testing fee. If you forfeit your fee, you will have to pay an additional $20 to schedule a new test date. STEP SIX Carefully read all information provided in this registration packet. Keep all your GED testing information in a safe, dry location. On the night before your test date, make sure you have your Test Admission Form and your VALID Missouri photo ID safely placed where you won t forget them. No one will be allowed to test without their admission form and photo identification. STEP SEVEN Please call the Three Rivers Testing Office, at if you have any questions.

2 Dear GED Tester, Although it is the intention of Three Rivers College to remain open except during regularly scheduled holidays, there may be times when the college is forced to close because of inclement weather. If you are uncertain if the scheduled test will be administered, you may check the College website at trcc.edu or call the Testing Office at and listen to the recording. If the Testing Office recording states the test is cancelled please do not show up. If it doesn t say anything about cancelling, the test will go on as scheduled. I will make every effort to update the recording by 6 am the morning of the test. If you are scheduled to test at one of the off campus sites please call the Testing Office listed below for any cancellations. If you do not feel safe driving in the inclement weather please call the Testing Office listed below and leave your name, phone number and a brief message. When I get back to the office I will contact you about rescheduling. Thank you, Diane Patterson Three Rivers College Testing Coordinator GED Chief Examiner

3 Dear prospective GED tester: In order to successfully register for the test, please carefully follow the instructions in this letter step by step. If you do not follow each step, you will not be able to take the GED test on your selected date. You are required to submit your state-approved Missouri GED Testing Authorization letter, the completed 8-page GED Demographics form (first-time testers only), a Three Rivers GED Test Date Reservation Sheet, GED Candidate Responsibility Sheet, and your $20 testing fee (money order ONLY by mail, please) in order to register for the test. You will no longer be able to register or pay the day of the test. Please carefully read all the information provided with this letter so that you are fully informed of all the procedures to register for the GED. If you have any questions about our registration procedures or the test itself, please call me at the number below, and I will be happy to assist you. Our entire staff at Three Rivers wishes you much success in earning your high school equivalency diploma. Sincerely, Diane Patterson Three Rivers College Testing Coordinator GED Chief Examiner

4 Questions & Answers about the GED Demographics Form Q Why do I have to fill out this form? A The GED Demographics Form is a comprehensive survey of your background and personal history. It is similar to the information you had to fill out in the old version of the GED, with items such as your name, address, and Social Security Number. Q Why is it eight pages long? A The form asks you for more detailed information about such things as your educational background, how you prepared to take the GED, and more detailed reasons for why you are taking the test. Q Why do I have to go to an Adult Education and Literacy Center to fill out the form? Can t I just do it on the day of the test? A Because the form is longer, it takes more time to fill it out. This is time that cannot be used on the same day as testing because it would make the day run longer, which we think puts an added strain on everyone, both testers and testing staff. The experts at the AEL centers can help you fill out the form correctly and answer any questions you have about the demographics form. Q Do I have to enroll in AEL classes to be able to fill out the demographics form? A You are not required to take AEL classes in order to complete the form, but we strongly encourage everyone who plans to take the GED to spend at least some time in an AEL center preparing for the test. Missouri AEL centers are designed to help you effectively prepare to do your best on the GED exam. The AEL educators can help you to learn and remember the things you ll need to know on the exam. Studies consistently show that people who take AEL classes pass the exam at a higher rate than those who do not. Q Why do I have to turn in the demographics form to register for the test? A At Three Rivers College, we require pre-registration for all GED exams. By turning in your demographics form beforehand, you help us reduce the time spent on registration and seating the day of the test. Q Why can t I fold the demographics form to mail it? A The form is a computer-scanned form, and any folds in the page will prevent it from going through the scanning computer. So if you fold it, the form becomes unusable. Q What happens if I fold the demographics form, or if it gets torn, or if I spill something on it? A If the form is not in good, scannable condition, we will return the form to you and ask you to provide us with a new form. You will not be allowed to register for the test until we receive the form in good, undamaged condition. Q What if I have to retake the GED test? Will I have to fill out this demographics form again. A No. You are only required to fill out the demographics form once. Those retesting will not have to submit the form when they register to take the test again. Q How can I find an AEL center near where I live? A A complete list of all Missouri Adult Education and Literacy Centers is attached to this Q&A sheet. You should contact your local center for specific information about hours of operation and times available for assistance in completing the demographics form. Remember, each GED testing center in Missouri is working hand-in-hand with our AEL centers to make the GED exam a successful experience for you!

5 Three Rivers GED Test Date Reservation Sheet Please complete the information in the space below, and then select your two choices for your test date. Mail-in registration for each test closes two weeks prior to test date. You may register in person up to noon Wednesday prior to test date. Please include a phone number on your paperwork should we need to contact you. Seating is based on availability and is determined on a first-come, first-served basis. Choice of dates is NOT guaranteed. Please carefully check receipt that will be mailed to you, for your confirmed test date. Please call if you have any questions Three Rivers GED Test Dates (Deadlines are noon Wednesday prior to test date for in person registration. Please call to confirm office is open.) Saturday, January 7 (Office is closed 12/19/11 01/01/12) You may call office after 01/04/12 to confirm January s test date. Saturday, February 4 Saturday, March 3 Saturday, March 10 at Three Rivers Center in Sikeston Saturday, April 14 Saturday, April 21 at Three Rivers Center in Malden Saturday, May 5 FRIDAY, June 1 FRIDAY, July 13 Saturday, August 4 Saturday, September 8 Saturday, September 22 at Three Rivers Center in Malden Saturday, October 6 Saturday, October 20 at Three Rivers Center in Kennett Saturday, November 3 Saturday, December 8 (College is closed 12/19/12 01/06/13) You may call office after 01/08/13 to confirm January s test date. In person registration deadlines are noon Wednesday prior to test date. Please call to confirm office is open. Name Date Phone Number Work/Message Phone 1st Choice Test Date 2nd Choice Test Date Please allow at least 5-7 days for delivery when registering by mail. This may affect whether your paperwork is received before the registration deadline.

6 Three Rivers GED Test Date Reservation Sheet Please complete the information in the space below, and then select your two choices for your test date. Mail-in registration for each test closes two weeks prior to test date. You may register in person up to noon Wednesday prior to test date. Please include a phone number on your paperwork should we need to contact you. Seating is based on availability and is determined on a first-come, first-served basis. Choice of dates is NOT guaranteed. Please carefully check receipt that will be mailed to you, for your confirmed test date. Please call if you have any questions Three Rivers GED Test Dates (Deadlines are noon Wednesday prior to test date for in person registration. Please call to confirm office is open.) Saturday, January 12 (College is closed 12/19/12 01/06/13) You may call office after 01/08/13 to confirm January s test date. Saturday, February 2 Saturday, March 2 Saturday, March 9 at Three Rivers Center in Sikeston Saturday, April 6 Saturday, April 20 at Three Rivers Center in Malden Saturday, May 4 FRIDAY, June 7 FRIDAY, July 12 Saturday, August 10 Saturday, September 7 Saturday, September 21 at Three Rivers Center in Malden Saturday, October 5 Saturday, October 19 at Three Rivers Center in Kennett Saturday, November 2 Saturday, December 14 (College is closed 12/19/13 01/06/14) You may call office after 01/08/13 to confirm January s test date In person registration deadlines are noon Wednesday prior to test date. Please call to confirm office is open. Name Date Phone Number Work/Message Phone 1st Choice Test Date 2nd Choice Test Date Please allow at least 5-7 days for delivery when registering by mail. This may affect whether your paperwork is received before the registration deadline.

7 Explore the Three Rivers campus using the map below. P Porter Learning Center (Testing Center) BSU Baptist Student Union E Tinnin Fine Arts Center BAC Bess Activity Center C Rutland Library BSC Bess Student Center B Nursing & Allied Health RR Rivers Ridge Apartments A Westover Administration BK Bookstore & Gift Shop F Adult Learning Center I Raider Baseball Clubhouse D Crisp Technology Center M Maintenance Testing Center (second floor)

8 GED Testing Centers Map To locate the testing center nearest you, click on this link and enter your zip code: City/Area Center Location Address Telephone Cape Girardeau Southeast Missouri State University Show-Me Center 1333 Sprigg St. Office: Academic Hall, Rm Columbia University of Missouri Parker Hall, Room 205A South Sixth Street Fort Leonard Wood Truman Education Center 268 Constitution Street Room ext. 30 Hannibal Hannibal-LaGrange College 2800 Palmyra Rd. Administration Building Room Hillsboro Jefferson College 1000 Viking Dr. Assessment Center

9 Jefferson City Joplin Kansas City Area Kansas City Area Kansas City Area Kansas City Area Maryville Neosho Park Hills Poplar Bluff Springfield Springfield St. Charles Department of Elementary & Secondary Education Missouri Southern State University Metropolitan Community College: Maple Woods Metropolitan Community College: Penn Valley Metropolitan Community College: Blue River Metropolitan Community College: Longview Northwest Missouri State University Crowder College Mineral Area College Three Rivers College Missouri State University Ozarks Technical Community College St. Charles Community College ext. 164, or ext Jefferson St., 2nd Floor Student Support Ctr E. Newman Rd N.E. Barry Rd., Testing and Assessement Ctr., Learning Resources Bldg., Room Southwest Trafficway Testing and Assessment Center HU-009, E. 78 Highway Independence, SW Longview Road Campus Center Bldg, Room 242 Lee's Summit, Wellness Center 800 University Drive, Laclede GED Testing Arts and Sciences Building Room C Three Rivers Blvd. Porter Distance Learning Bldg. 2 nd floor room Carrington Hall, Room S. National E. Chestnut Expressway Mid Rivers Mall Drive Assessment Center Cottleville

10 St. Joseph Missouri Western State University 4525 Downs Drive Eder Hall, Room St. Louis Area Harris-Stowe State University 3026 Laclede Ave. Room 206, St. Louis Area St. Louis Community College at Forest Park 5600 Oakland Ave., Mildred E. Bastian Center for the Performing Arts Room T-203, St. Louis Area St. Louis University 3840 Lindell Blvd. Academic Resource Bldg., Room Trenton North Central Missouri College 1301 North Main St. Alexander Student Center, Union East Central College Prairie Dell & Hwy. 50, Learning Center, Room Warrensburg University of Central Missouri Assessment & Testing Services Ward Edwards Bldg., Room West Plains Missouri State University, West Plains Student Advisement & Academic Support 128 Garfield West Plains MO