Adult Basic Skills (ABS) ABS classes are designed for students who do not have a high school diploma and need to review and improve basic skills in math, science, social studies and reasoning through language arts. Students in ABS classes may be referred to the GED Ready practice test once qualifying scores have been achieved.

Eligibility

To be eligible for FREE ABS classes, students must:

• Be 18 years or older.
• Officially withdrawn from high school.
• Attend an Adult Basic Skills GED orientation.

Call 410-777-1823 to schedule an orientation appointment.

GED Ready

GED Ready (practice test) is half the length of the actual GED tests and includes questions similar in order in content, difficulty and format to the actual tests. This is an excellent predictor of how you may perform on the official tests. After completing GED Ready, staff will meet with you to discuss your scores and make recommendations.

Eligibility

To be eligible for GED Ready practice test, students must:

• Be 18 years or older.
• Officially withdrawn from high school.
• Attend an Adult Basic Skills GED orientation and receive qualifying scores. (Call to schedule an appointment.)

Supplemental Instruction for the GED

This math class is designed to review math skills needed for the GED test and will provide instruction in number sense and operations, data analysis, algebra, geometry, and test-taking strategies.

Eligibility

To be eligible for Supplemental Instruction for the GED, students must

• Be 18 years or older.
• Officially withdrawn from high school.
• Attend an Adult Basic Skills GED orientation. (Call to schedule an appointment.)
• Achieved a qualifying score on the GED Ready.
• Been recommended by an instructor.

Official GED Test

AACC is a certified official testing location; however you need to register through the GED Testing Service.

For details about testing dates, locations and cost, visit the Maryland Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation or the GED Testing Service.

Funding for this Program

The total cost of this project is $631,051, of which 46 percent ($288,673) is funded through the U.S. Department of Education, 34 percent ($216,168) is funded through the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation and 20 percent ($126,210) is supported by Anne Arundel Community College.