Consult the placement specialist for the District of Columbia Public Schools about earning a GED. The specialist interviews students about educational goals, reviews high school transcripts and helps students by determining the level of preparation needed prior to taking the exam.
Take the official GED Practice Test. In Washington, DC the practice test is required of all GED applicants in order to assess the level of skills and to identify the areas where the student needs further preparation. Students must pass the practice test prior to taking the GED exam.
Prepare for the GED by attending adult education courses sponsored by the DCPS, by studying online, or through self-study and preparation. Find local GED classes by calling the Literacy Hotline at (202) 727-2431. The GED Connection is broadcast on television. Obtain study guides through local bookstores and public libraries.
Contact the DC GED Testing Center to register for the exam after successfully passing the official GED practice test. Test-takers must be at least 18 years old and not enrolled in a traditional education program during the previous six months, and they must be residents of the District of Columbia. Applications forms are available on the DC GED Testing Center website.
Take the exam at the local GED Testing Center. The DC GED Testing Center offers one-day and two-day exams. Check with the local office for exam dates. The official GED exam is not available online; students must go to the local testing center in order to take the exam.