Prove your age with an ID card, such as a driver's license or birth certificate. You must be 16 years old to take the GED test.
Get an official withdrawal form from the office of your old high school, showing you have dropped out of school. Ask for copies of your school transcripts while you are at the front desk. You cannot be enrolled in any school while getting your GED, and you must have been out of school for at least six months prior to taking the GED exam.
Visit a library or community college to get some GED practice exams. Adult education centers around the state offer free GED prep courses if you decide you need extra help.
Fill out the application to take the GED exam. Pay the $40 and submit the application to a testing center. A list of test centers can be found at the Mississippi Adult Education website (see Resources for a link).
Take your GED exam on the scheduled day and time. Bring your calculator, ID, Social Security card and proof of residency.