GED Test Registration

GED stands for General Educational Development and is a high school equivalence test, which is valid in the USA and Canada. There are two ways in which you can take the test, which are a pencil and paper test format and a computer-based testing format. Likewise, there are two ways in which you can make your registration; eit her by registering online or by approaching the concerned GED Testing Center. It is obvious that an online testing format is likely to be more advantageous than the routine pencil and paper format. In case you opt for this mode of registration, you can register, pay the fee and book a slot right from your home, which is not the case with the registration procedure for the pencil and paper test.GED RegistrationGetting yourself registered for the GED is not a herculean task provided that you have planned everything correctly. The process of registering for the test  has been made easy for all the students who wish to take the test.Test registration can be done either in person at the GED Testing Center that you wish to take or even online. However, not all the states of USA have the facility to get the students registered online. Those students who are allowed to take the online GED will only be allowed avail the online facility. At this juncture, it is important to note that the GED is offered as an online test only in 18 states.GED DatesGED is administered round the year so that all the people who wish to take the test can take it conveniently. The most important aspect that you must consider before selecting a test date is your preparation. You should choose a test date such that you are left with sufficient time for preparing for the exam. Moreover, you should also be sure that your work should not hinder your preparation schedule in any way whatsoever. Hence, your decisions pertaining to registration should include the consideration of various aspects like GED dates, test centers etc.GED FeesThe GED fees are probably the only aspect that one cannot surely speak of. Since the  test administration procedures are controlled by the state jurisdictions, certain aspects pertaining to the test are not consistent with different areas. One such aspect is the GED fees. Although the aspects like registration, GED test structure, evaluation and scoring remain the same, GED fees and cut-offs for awarding a certificate depends upon the state to which you belong.As explained above, the GED fee structure does not remain same. For example, there is a wide variation of GED fee starting from as low as US $ 10 to more than a fee of US $150. Hence, it fairly depends upon the region to which you belong. However, there are certain other aspects that you must know regarding the GED fees like where do you pay etc.GED Test CentersPertaining to the GED test centers, you shall have to find all the information before you plan a test date. This is important because your choice of test center relates to many other factors such as the test dates etc.The official test website (http://www.gedtestingservice.com/testers/locate-a-testing-center) helps you locate the closest  test center. By entering your ZIP code in the specified field on the above page, you can obtain the list of GED testing centers in which you are allowed to take the test. Then, you should approach the respective testing centers in order to register. The ACE suggests that you call the test center to know about the testing details, hours of availability etc to avoid any disturbances.Lastly, there is some important information that you must know pertaining to the GED test dates that will help you for your  registration. You cannot find the test administration dates displayed on the official website since it depends upon the testing center you choose. Hence, you will find the official test dates on the websites of the testing centers that you choose. After you choose thetest center, you are advised to immediately go through its website to know about the dates, test timings and other test related and institute-specific information.