GED Exam
GED Exam Information
As of January 01, 2022, New York State has begun the transition back to the GED Exam as the official assessment for earning your New York State HSE Diploma.
If you have passed parts of the GED between 2002 and 2013, or parts of the TASC between 2014 and 2021, but have not yet earned your HSE diploma, you will receive credit on the new GED for the portions you have previously passed.
BOCES is currently offering the GED exam at the Utica ACCESS Site (508 2nd St) and the Rome ACCESS Site (266 W. Dominick St).
You can register for a free GED account at GED.com. Once you register you will be able to access any age eligibility forms you may need, schedule your exam, and view your results almost immediately after completing the GED Exam.
While most New York State adults lacking a high school diploma are eligible to take the GED without doing any preparation, taking one of our free classes will greatly increase your likelihood of passing the GED exam. Our teachers work with resources designed specifically for GED success; and, when you are ready, you will have access to the HSE practice test that helps us determine your chances of success on the test.
- For more information about our no cost classes, please click here.
- For more information about GED test eligibility or for assistance in registering for your GED account, contact:
(To email, simply click on the contact name below.)
- In Madison County: Christine Ebersold (315) 334-8000
- In Rome: Christine Ebersold (315) 334-8000
- In Utica: Jim Mott (315) 738-7300
All of our Literacy Classes are offered at No Cost to the Student!
GED Test Information
The Utica ACCESS Site and Rome ACCESS Site are now approved Pearson Vue Testing Centers for GED testing.
Testing dates can be viewed at GED.com or call (315)738-7304 for test dates or assistance in registration, scheduling, and score reports.
Contact one of our ACCESS Sites for more information on GED testing or our free programs for GED preparation.
- Rome ACCESS Site: (315) 334-8000
- Utica ACCESS Site: (315) 738-7300
- Oneida ACCESS Site: (315) 334-8000
Classes are offered days and evenings, with Fast Track and home study opportunities also available.
Fast Track Initiatives
Email us today and we will send you everything you need to get started. Once you finish your Fast Track GRASP Math packet, we'll get your next one delivered right to you. When you feel comfortable with the GED math, come in to take a no-cost HSE Readiness Assessment. If the HSE Readiness Assessment says you are ready for the GED, we will help you register for and schedule your test! If the HSE Readiness Assessment says you need a little more work, start your next packet.