The thought of studying often leads people to think of the colloquial phrase "hitting the books." Though study guides are available in various formats, the general study book is still a well-known resource. "McGraw-Hill's GED: The Most Complete and Reliable Study Program for the GED Tests" is one such resource. This particular book not only has study advice and tips, but also has sample tests for the reader to take.
There are other general GED study books; Kaplan in particular is a competitor to McGraw-Hill. In addition to the general study guides, there are also books that focus on particular subjects covered, particularly mathematics.
The internet has revolutionized studying for major tests like the GED; resources are literally right at the test-taker's fingertips. One such online resource is Test Preview, which offers self-assessment quizzes so people can note their strengths and weaknesses. Quizzes focus on topics like "Intermediate Grammar," "Geometry" and four levels of science. Another online resource which has both study guides and a practice test is at 4 Tests.
Another online resource is the official website of the GED, found at Acenet.edu. The website has a list of test centers, as well as provides sample test questions.
Local and state businesses offer adult education classes to help people prepare for the GED. These prep classes can be found online, at a website like Your GED which allows users to input their zip code to find the nearest prep class. Additionally, you can contact your local adult learning center for information on area GED prep courses; the state's department of education can also provide information.
Proper studying is the most beneficial way to do well on the GED exam. A test-taker can accomplish this in many ways, such as creating flash cards, forming a study group and taking a practice GED exam at least once. As the GED is not an open-book exam, the test-taker is required to learn a lot of information. For this reason, the test-taker should allow plenty of time for studying prior to the exam, at least three months.