LaGuardia Community College’s GED Express focuses on social studies, science, reading and language arts, and math. Photo courtesy LaGuardia
LaGuardia Community College/CUNY announces the launch of GED Express, a free, online, evening program to help students who have not passed one or two subjects of the GED exam. Classes begin this month for the new program, which provides a faster track to GED completion through targeted support and resources.
GED Express focuses on the core subjects of social studies, science, reading and language arts, and math. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, approx. 25% of GED test-takers fail at least one subject, most often math and language arts. GED Express offers specialized modules and resources to ensure comprehensive coverage of each subject. Students receive targeted support based on specific areas of need.
The program is funded by the New York State Education Department and City Tax levy monies. It is offered by LaGuardia Adult Basic Skills, which serves more than 1,000 students in preparing for a GED exam, each year.
“GED Express represents a significant opportunity for individuals who have stopped out of the GED process to complete their education and achieve their goals, e.g., starting college or applying for jobs that require a GED,” said Maritza Pritsos, Senior Director of Adult Basic Skills, LaGuardia Community College.
Students can enroll at any time, provided they have passed at least two subjects of the GED exam. All prospective students must take a four-hour, in-person placement exam. The GED exam itself is computer-based and taken in person.
GED Express classes are taught Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Classes are taught in English.
Prospective students are encouraged to attend an information session through LaGuardia Adult Basic Skills to learn more about the program and placement exam requirements. To sign up for an information session, please click here. With questions, please send an email to hselaguardia@lagcc.cuny.edu or call (718) 482-5385.
Isaac Guzman.
Recent graduates include Isaac Guzman (13th cohort) (at right), who was recently hired at Mount Sinai as a Billing Coordinator/ Payment Poster. Isaac, a New York City native who lives in Astoria with his wife, previously worked as a self-employed notary public and as a digital court reporter. Feeling like there weren’t opportunities for advancement or to have a positive impact on his community, Isaac sought educational programs that would train him for a new career. Today he’s excited about his future.
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LaGuardia Community College (LAGCC), a Hispanic-Serving Institution, located in Long Island City, Queens offers more than 50 associate degrees and academic certificates, and more than 65 continuing education programs to prepare New Yorkers for transfer to senior colleges and rewarding jobs and careers. An institution of the City University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H. LaGuardia, the former NYC mayor beloved for his advocacy of the underserved. Since 1971, LaGuardia’s academic programs and support services have advanced the socioeconomic mobility of students from Queens, NYC and beyond.
