How do you plan a GED pathway to future success?
It’s always a good plan to start with your end goals and then work backwards to make sure that you will meet the required criteria, but even if you are not yet sure of your goals, the GED offers a pathway that will open many doors of future opportunity.
The recommended course of action would be the following:
Age 15 or Grade 9 or lower – Build foundations with the GED Beginners Course
- Enrol in the GED Beginners course for Maths and English (also called the TABE course, but we prefer GED Beginners!).
- Take other courses for Science and Social Studies. Read What to Do Before the GED®
- Pursue other interests and useful activities that will build your skills and life experience. 10 Things for a 15-year old before the GED®
Age 16 or Grade 10 level – Prepare for the GED tests with Online GED Prep™
- Enrol in the online GED prep course and Acing the Argumentative Essay on the GED®
- Take the GED Ready® Tests
Age 17 – Earn your GED® grade 12 high school equivalency credential
Take the official GED tests to earn your GED® diploma. How to Book a GED Test
Age 18 – Start your career studies
- Prepare for university admission or other further study: Enrol in an NQF 5 Higher Certificate Course at a college or university that offers a pathway to further study or study at an online overseas university
- Then apply for admission to a NQF 6 Diploma or NQF 7 Degree course at a college or university in South Africa.