The GED Test

The GED.com Test (Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science) is administered on the computer at home (if approved) or at a certified testing facility. Students must self register at www.ged.com. Select the date, location, time and test.  Tests are currently $30 each. (Sometimes coupons are available). Retakes are $10 each. 

 

Payment is non-refundable, so chose dates, locations carefully and BE ON TIME.  If you have to cancel, make sure to do this 24 hours before.  You can purchase the practice tests online for around $6.99 per test on the same site. We recommend that you always take an official practice test before you take the real one. You can find all scores on your GED portal once logged in.

[IF YOU ARE UNDER 18 you must provide a withdrawal letter that is sent to the Illinois Community College Board from the last school you attended in order to take the tests.]

The US Constitution test is no longer needed to receive your High School Diploma HSD in Illinois.  However, you do need to complete an IL Constitution module that takes approximately two hours. You will get a certificate upon completion.

All diplomas and transcripts are obtained with a fee from the Regional Office of Education (Lake County) directly from GED here.

The GED^® Test Specifications

• Four content areas tested:

• Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) (150 minutes with a 10 minute break)

• Mathematical Reasoning (115 minutes- 2 parts: calculator/no calculator)

• Science (90 minutes)

• Social Studies (70 minutes)

• Passing is a score of 145 and is College Ready in Math; 165 is College Ready in Reading; GED Honors with credit:  170-200

• English and Spanish

• 3 opportunities to test per year, per content area unless otherwise indicated.

• Seven different item types:
  
  • Extended response
  • Drag-and-drop
  • Drop-down
  • Fill-in-the-blank
  • Hot spot
  • Multiple choice
  • Short answer

• Disability accommodations are available with an IEP.
  

HiSET GED Exam

Lakeshore Campus is now offering the HiSET GED Exam which is paper only. 

 

How much does it cost to take the HiSET exam in Illinois?

The cost is $18 per subtest ($10 ETS fee, $8 test center fee). You will receive two retakes per subtest; however, you must pay the $8 test center fee each time you take a subtest.  Results take 2-3 weeks.  More information can be found at http://hiset.ets.org.

 

Please keep in mind that each student in the State of IL must also pass the U. S. Constitution test.

 

What is passing on the HiSET GED Exam?

There are five subtests:

1.  Language Arts Reading (65 min., 40 Questions)
2. Writing (120 min., 51 Q.)
3. Math (90 min., 50 Q.)
4. Science (80 min., 50 Q.)
5. Social Studies (70 min., 50 Q.)

It is scored on a scale of 1–20. In order to pass you must do all three of the following:

• Achieve a score of at least 8 on each of the five individual subtests
• Score at least 2 out of 6 on the essay portion of the writing test
• Have a total combined score on all five subtests of at least 45

Some states may set passing scores that are higher, but under no circumstances can you pass with a total score lower than 45 on the exam.

For free practice tests and downloads, click here. You may test on each sub test three times during a calendar year.

Calculators are provided by test centers. You may not bring your own calculator to the test center.

Age: You must be 17 years of age or older and not required to be enrolled in high school under Illinois state law in order to take the HiSET exam in Illinois. If you are under 18 years of age, you must also meet the following requirements:

• 17 years old — you must present proof of withdrawal from the last school enrolled in before taking the HiSET exam. If homeschooled, you must provide a signed letter from the person responsible for your homeschooling (e.g., parent, guardian, instructor, etc.) stating that you are no longer in the program and are not currently enrolled in any other secondary school. Email your proof of withdrawal to ilhseiccb@iccb.state.il.us or fax it to 1-217-558-6700.

Another Proud Graduate!

College of Lake County Career and Placement Services and Resume Assistance

College of Lake County Career and Placement Services have many free services available to job seekers.

Do you need help finding a good job?  Look no further than the Career and Placement Services (CPS) office at the College of Lake County! Their staff provides professional career and job search assistance to CLC students and alumni as well as to Lake County residents who are seeking full-time, part-time or seasonal employment. 

They provide individual and group assistance in career assessment and exploration, job search techniques, resume writing and interviewing skills. If you’d like to explore these topics at your own pace, you are free to use the wide variety of print, video and multimedia resources available in the Career and Placement Services office. Please call (847)-543-2059 today!

• Mini Job Fair and Live Events 
• Visit College Central Network to view Employment Opportunities
• Career One Stop - Investigate and Identify your skill set

Graduation Day

Congratulations to Sandra! We are so proud of her Sandra was determined to get her G. E. D. Sandra not only received her diploma this semester but also had a baby! Best wishes to you and your family for the future.

CLC Health Care Programs

 CLC Current Programs

One Semester or Less:

• EMT-Basic certificate
• Healthcare Office Assistant*
• Nurse Assisting certificate
• Pharmacy technician certificate
• Phlebotomy certificate

One Year or Less:

• EMT-Paramedic certificate
• Massage Therapy certificate
• Medical Assisting certificate
• Medical Billing Specialist certificate
• Medical Transcription certificate
• Personal Training certificate*
• Surgical Technology certificate
• Requiring previous certification: CT technician, MR technician
• Wellness Coaching certificate*

Two Years (plus additional time to meet entrance requirements):

• Dental Hygiene associate degree
• EMT-Paramedic associate degree
• Health and Wellness Promotion associate degree*
• Health Information Technology associate degree
• Medical Imaging associate degree
• Medical Assisting associate degree
• Nursing Associate degree
• Surgical Technology associate degree

Congrats Tamika!

Tamika is just one of the many graduates from the College of Lake County, but she is so very proud of her hard work and accomplishments. Tamika came to class and worked extremely hard. She would go home and again study in the evenings on her own. She said that she would just dream at night about getting her diploma. We are so proud of Tamika. Within less than a year, Tamika finished her GED and got her CNA certificate! Wow!

Congratulations Maria!

 

Maria or Sally as we call her worked very hard all year to finish her GED. Sally worked often 10 hour days and then came to class. She has 3 daughters and a husband to take care of as well. We cannot tell you how proud we are of her. Getting a GED requires great sacrifice, but if you are determined to get it, you will! Congratulations Maria "Sally!"

Graduation Ceremony

CLC Career & Placement Services

The Career & Placement Office offers many services and will give tours of the Job Center by appointment. Some of their services includes: Career Counseling, Interview Preparation, Resume Writing, Cooperative Education and Service Learning and more. Service learning allows a student to earn 1-7 college credits for job experience that can be included on your resume. They can also show you how you can earn 1 college credit for volunteering in the community. There is a Work Study program, where you can work up to 20 hours per week. CLC Job Fairs are posted on a monthly basis also. Come visit us today!

There is much more as well. Our phone number is 847-543-2059.
Office hours are Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

CLC Internet Based Job Listing Services

Internet Based Job Listing services are available to students, alumni, community residents and employers.

Approved employers may post jobs and search résumés. Available services, help guides and announcements of interest can all be accessed through this website. All services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For more information of you need assistance, please call 847-543-2059.

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