Way to study free for college entrance exams (NY)

tashidelek2002 · #1 (**permalink**) 30th October 2009, 09:00 PM

I was just at a course and they mentioned that the local GED offices in NYS can now give course materials for free to anyone and they can be used to test your competency and to prepare for college entrance or grad school exams. This might be of help to those not used to USA system. I don't know if this is available in other states than NY.

Jithiks · #2 (**permalink**) 30th October 2009, 09:07 PM

Tina,

That is a good piece of information. Is this also for students already studying in the US?

My first son is a freshman at high school (9th grade). Since I am not used to the US system of college education, I attended an information session at his high school last week.

Now, it would be great if something like this was available in our State for existing students. Need to check on this.

tashidelek2002 · #3 (**permalink**) 30th October 2009, 10:36 PM

Its for any resident of NYS. The GED is the high school equivalency diploma but they have made available the system and materials so that others can use them also. Many older folks are returning to college and need a refresher so I think that was one motivating factor. I think you need to be over 18 to use it.