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Pre-GED*

The CCA Testing Center is closed when class is not in session, and hours will vary between semesters, during Summer semester, Spring Break, Holidays, and for special circumstances.
At these times testing is BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.  Please call the Testing Center for information.
TEL: 303-340-7542      FAX: 303-340-7543

Pre-GED Test Information - 303-340-7542

The Pre-GED is used to determine a student’s readiness to take the official GED.  The test is administered by appointment during Testing Center hours.

  • CCA offers the official GED practice exam for those wishing to evaluate their readiness to take the actual official GED exam.  The Pre-test is not required.

  • The Pre-GED takes about 4 hours to complete.

  • There is a $10.00 fee for the entire test (five sections).

  • Testers may take one or more sections at a time, taking the exam in a single seating or over a period of up to three months.

  • Results are mailed directly to student.  Results do not affect actual GED scores.

  • Testers must present a valid, current photo ID (i.e. Driver’s license or passport).

  • Testers may use their calculators (Casio 260 ONLY) on the math portion.

GED Preparation Information

College Resources for  GED Preparation

GED in English – SELF PACED are held at Self-Improvement Opportunities at 303-365-9367 (message) Mon. & Wed. or Tues. and Thurs. Fees are $10/month.

GED Prep in English and Spanish (Adams County Residents Only) are offered through the CHOICES Program at the Center for Workforce Development on Lowry Campus. Interested individuals must live in Adams County, have an income, and have a dependent child living with them. Please contact Katie Billotte to apply at 303.340.7040 or Katie.Billotte@CCAurora.edu. Your questions can be answered in Spanish or English. The CWD also offers non-credit English as a Second Language (ESL) classes under the CHOICES program.

We also have general for credit and non-credit ESL classes for students wanting to go on to college or needing more English, Math, Reading or other subject courses before taking the GED exam or other programs. For credit ESL course, see the college schedule.Non-credit courses are listed in the Aurora Language Center.

Although CCA does not offer GED preparation classes, it does offer basic skills classes that can be used to help students build skills in target areas such as reading, writing and mathematics, and to obtain degrees or certificates.

This information is to help guide students to further GED preparation before taking the GED test.  Please note: this information includes only a selected few resources for GED preparation.

Community Partner Resources for GED preparation

The Learning Source, in partnership with the Community College of Aurora, offers GED preparation at the Centre Tech campus in room A 108 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 9:00.  Classes are also held on the Lowry Campus on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 9:00 to 11:30 and evening from 6:30 to 9:00. Non-refundable contribution fee, $60. Call 303-340-7045 or 303-922-4683 for more information and enrollment dates.  For more information contact Pamela@coloradoliteracy.org

On-Line Resources:

Classes specifically for GED  

  • Emily Griffith Opportunity School
    1250 Welton, Denver, CO, 303-575-4700

Other useful organizations             
 

  • Arapahoe Douglas Works – Phone 303-636-1196
  • Miriam Educational Resource Center – Phone – 720-324-1900
  • Club Z Tutoring (one on one or small group tutoring) Phone -303-693-1801
  • Study guides (available at most libraries or bookstores)
  • Self Improvement Opportunities – Phone 303-365-9367
  • Colorado Math Center – Phone 303-847-2182 

Alternate version of the GED test

Editions of the GED tests designed for people who are visually impaired.

  • Braille
  • Audiocassette
  • Large print format

“Special testing must be approved by the GED Testing Service as well as the State.” 

Spanish Registration / Testing Available:

  • Diploma will indicate – taken in Spanish
  • English proficiency may be taken (additional $12 fee) and the diploma will indicate English proficiency

GED Exam Information

Recorded GED exam information, locations, dates, etc: 303-326-1081
APS GED Testing Office - Chalmer Naugle: 303-326-2112
The Official GED test is administered at the following Aurora locations:

William Smith Alternative High School, 400 Airport Blvd., A 131
Arapahoe Douglas Works, 14980 E. Alameda 303-636-1160

The GED consists of five tests: Writing Skills, Social Studies, Science, Interpreting Literature and Arts, and Mathematics

  • Current, valid government picture identification with DOB and signature is required

  • All testers must first go through a one hour orientation at / William Smith Alternative High School before testing, or www.GED123.org.

  • The cost of the exam is $90.00. Testing dates change every month

  • $20 for each section retake.

  • If you started the GED any place other than an Aurora Public Schools site, you must contact the Colorado Department of Education for testing conditions.

Colorado Department of Education, 201 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203-1799.  K-12 Info – 303.866.6600; Higher Ed Info 303.866.2723.   www.cde.state.co.us/index_home.htm

Note:  Other organizations also offer the GED exam, call the Colorado Department of Education for info.