Yes. In fact, GED Academy is the only home study course that is 100% approved by the GED Testing Service. This is why over 4.5 million people have used GED Academy to get their GED Credential. Fast, easy, and simple on your mobile phone.

If you're like many Americans, you're probably wondering: How can I get my GED fast? Well, the good news is that earning your GED certificate is easier than you think. The sooner you start, the sooner you can meet your goals.

Take the steps one at a time.

1. Check Your Eligibility: Every state has its own GED test eligibility requirements. You can find Illinois' requirements here.
2. Learn the Material: Study for the test. You can study on your own, in a local GED-prep classroom, or online.
3. Practice the Material: Establish a quiet study space. Focus your study with a guides or online classes. Check your learning with practice tests.
4. Register: When you're ready, schedule your test online.
5. Take the Test: On test day, bring a non-expired, government-issued photo ID. All personal items must remain outside of the testing area.

After you pass the test, the State of Illinois will award you a GED certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate. 

How long does it take to go through GED classes?

It varies by student, but here at GED Academy most students complete their coursework in about three months.

I didn't pass. How many times can you take the GED?

Some states have individual policies about retaking the test, but generally you can take the test about three times a year. Don't worry, you won't have to retake any subjects you passed previously.

What you should know:

• You should be familiar with math concepts, measurements, equations, and applying math concepts to solve real-life problems.
• You don’t have to memorize formulas and will be given a formula sheet in the test center as well as on the screen in the test.
• Essential Education offers a free practice test for math that will help you assess your readiness for the test.
• GED Academy gives you all the math you need to study at one affordable price.

The GED testing service offers an official GED practice test for $6 per subject. Essential Education offers a free online HSE practice test for GED. We also offer a free online HiSET practice test to see if you are ready to pass the HiSET exam. You can take our free practice test in one subject, several subjects, or all of the subjects.

There are three high school equivalency exams given in Illinois: GED and HiSET. All three are equivalent to a high school diploma, and are accepted at 99% of colleges. You can go on to get a great job, get a degree, or join the military with a Illinois HiSET or Illinois GED.

• The Illinois GED test will test you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts.
• The Illinois HiSET exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, Reading, and Writing.

• A passing score on the Illinois GED test is 145 (minimum) in each subject.
• A passing score for the HiSET exam in Illinois is 8 in each subtest, combined score of 45; minimum of 2 on the Language Arts, Writing essay.

You can retake each subject up to 3 times without waiting. The fourth retake requires a 60 day waiting period. You will be offered a discounted price for your first two retakes ($12 per retake instead of $32). To receive additional discounted retakes, you must wait 60 days, pay the full price of $32, and then you will receive two more discounted retakes. All retakes must occur within 12 months of the initial attempt.

You must be a legal resident of Illinois to take the GED, or HiSET there.

If you have a disability, you can apply for disability accommodations through the GED test’s accommodations page. Don’t know if you qualify? Be sure to find out if you qualify for accomodations. 

To get a copy of your Illinois transcript, you can request it through the GED Testing Service or HiSET.