GED exam to undergo changes, get tougher

    The GED exam is about to get the biggest overhaul ever in its 70-year existence.

    Our partners at the Notebook have some details on what test-takers can expect when the changes take effect in 2014 to make the test a better prep tool for workforce demands.

    The fee is likely to go, and test-takers can expect more challenging questions. The biggest change will be the format — no more paper and pencil, as people will be expected to have basic computer and keyboard skills.

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