The GED test can be a means of obtaining a high school diploma for a man who did not finish school before entering on active duty. Even though you may not have taken all the high school courses necessary to graduate you might know enough, through you everyday experiences, informal self-education, and intellectual growth to pass the GED test. The GED measures you ability to think clearly while at the same time it determines whether or not you have acquired the equivalent of a high school education.
The USAFI offers a wide variety of correspondence courses for enlisted and officer personnel on active duty. For an enrollment fee of $5, a person may enroll in USAFI and after successful completion of his first course, can keep on taking correspondence courses as long as his progress is satisfactory. There are over 200 courses available covering technical, high school, and college subjects. In addition, there are over 6000 courses available through USAFI from the extension divisions of 45 leading colleges and universities. These courses cost a lttle more and a fee is paid for each course taken.
Here's something new! The CCT covers the basic areas of the liberal arts. This test contains questions on the gereral education requirement for the first year of college. It is used to aid colleges in determining how much credit may be given in subject areas tested and in proper placement and educational guidance, to provide employers with a measure of the student's educational achievment, and to furnish the military with evidence of educational attainment. The examination measures the extent to which the student has attained the equivalent of a college freshman level education. The CCT replaces the old College GED Test.
Commencing in the month of April, the Mil/Lead exam for third and second class will be given on the SECOND THURSDAY of every month. The only stipulation governing this test is the completion of your correspondence course of Military Requirements for Petty Officer 3 & 2. How can you take this test? Just come by the Education Office and let them know that you desire to take the test. Your name will then appear on the roster for the appropriate date. Remember, you can't take the Advancement exam without first passing the Mil/Lead Test. A word of caution: The new examination is T-O-U-G-H!! Out of the 194 men who took the test so far, only 114 passed it.
If you have any questions about the things we've mentioned above, just drop by the Education Services Office. The will be more than happy to help you in any way possible.
