GED PRE-U PROGRAMME
You may hear other meanings for GED such as Graduate Equivalency Degree or General Educational Diploma. However, GED traditionally stands for General Educational Development Test.
After finishing your secondary school, you might want to continue your study in Pre-U Programme that will give you eligibility to go for Bachelor’s Degree.
Some of the secondary school certificate are Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), O-Level, or any Secondary School Certificate from all over the world.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Malaysian student:
- If a student wants to further study in Bachelor’s Degree in Malaysian University, student must have Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or any secondary school certificate and age is 18 years old.
- If a student wants to further study in Bachelor’s Degree in foreign university, it is not necessary to have Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or any secondary school certificate and age is 16 years old.
- Non-Malaysian student:
- If a student wants to further study in Bachelor’s Degree in Malaysian University or foreign university, it is not necessary to have any secondary school certificate and age is 16 years old.
In short,
- Malaysian student:
- Non-Malaysian student:
Want to learn more about earning your GED credential? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Earning your GED is worthwhile, and we’re here to help you discover more about what a GED is, the process of earning one, and how it will benefit your life further down the road.
About the GED
The GED test has four main areas of testing:
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Reasoning Through Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
You will take four separate tests that together make up the entire GED exam. Each test takes at least one hour, and you must get a certain score in order to pass.
While you will need to score at least 145 on each subject to pass the GED® test, scoring higher can have additional benefits.
What a GED Can Do for You
If you’re hoping to get a higher degree, the GED is recognized and accepted by nearly all colleges and universities in the world. Passing the GED exam can give you better opportunities for work in the future. And don’t think that you’re alone in preparing for or wanting to earn your GED: there are 20 million GED graduates around the world.
Test Subjects
The GED® test is made up of 4 subjects, broken into separate exams. You don’t have to take all 4 tests at once – you can space them out however it suits you and go at your own pace. Here is an overview of what is on the GED, by subject area.
MATHEMATICAL REASONING
Test Topics
- Basic Math
- Geometry
- Basic Algebra
- Graphs and Functions
Time (to take the test)
- 115 minutes
- Short break between parts
Format
- 2 parts, calculator allowed on second part
- Access to calculator reference sheet and math formula sheet
- Multiple choice and other question types (drag and drop, fill-in-the-blank, select an area, and drop down)
REASONING THROUGH LANGUAGE ARTS
Test Topics
- Reading for Meaning
- Identifying and Creating Arguments
- Grammar and Language
Time (to take the test)
- 150 minutes
- 10 minute break between parts 2 and 3
- 45 minutes for the written essay
Format
- 3 sections
- 1 written essay (extended response)
- Multiple choice and other question types (drag and drop, select an area, and drop down)
SOCIAL STUDIES
Test Topics
- Reading for Meaning in Social Studies
- Analyzing Historical Events and Arguments in Social Studies
- Using Numbers and Graphs in Social Studies
Time (to take the test)
- 70 minutes
- No breaks
Format
- Calculator allowed
- Access to calculator reference sheet
- Multiple choice and other question types (drag and drop, fill in the blank, select an area, and drop down)
SCIENCE
Test Topics
- Reading for Meaning in Science
- Designing and Interpreting Science Experiments
- Using Numbers and Graphics in Science
Time (to take the test)
- 90 minutes
- No breaks
Format
- Calculator Allowed
- Access to calculator reference sheet
- Multiple choice and other question types (fill in the blank, drag and drop, select an area, and drop down)