The man who oversees the GED testing program at the La Puente center where Olkewicz took the exam remembers a smart and focused young man. “A 19-year-old who has unbelievable manners, and a ...

BATON ROUGE – For the past 71 years, thousands of Louisiana students who didn’t finish high school have received alternative diplomas by completing a test commonly referred to as “the GED.” ...

The creator of the General Educational Development test, long the measure of high school equivalency for dropouts, has unveiled a revamped computer-only exam that has spurred competition from two ...

La. ditches GED for alternatives next year A number of states, including Louisiana, are opting out of the GED in favor of new exams.

The GED website says Louisiana charged $75 to take the GED paper test and $135 for a computer version. Additional fees of up to $75 are assessed for retaking the test or any of its sections.

BATON ROUGE -- One in three Louisiana high school students fail to graduate on time, according to a study that shows that almost three-quarters of those 18 and older taking an equivalency exam passed ...

Some states, including Louisiana, are ditching the GED entirely. They are opting for one of two new alternatives entering the market next year. "We're going with ETS, which is Education Testing ...

Boost your employability with free GED prep. Published 5:00 pm Monday, August 17, 2020. By Staff Reports. LA GRANDE — Free GED tutoring and assistance is available in La Grande.