Librarian
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Des Plaines, IL 60016
GED Prep
Are you gearing up for the GED exam and seeking reliable resources to support your studies? Our GED LibGuide is designed to help you every step of the way, offering access to essential study materials, practice tests, and expert tips to ensure your success.
At Oakton College, the Alliance Office of Lifelong Learning provides a range of courses tailored for adult learners. If you’re interested in Literacy/GED classes, explore our High School Equivalency / General Education Development and Night High School options. We offer classes in-person, hybrid, or online. Complete the pre-registration form, and you'll be contacted via email when placement testing and registration become available. For more information on English or Spanish GED or Bridge/ICAPS programs, email hse@oakton.edu or call 847.635.1426.
Exam preparation
- LearningExpress Library for Public Libraries - High School Equivalency Center This link opens in a new window
Provides practice tests, tutorials, eBooks, & flashcards to help you earn your high school equivalency credential. Check the information provided here to see what test is required in this state.
- LearningExpress PrepSTEP for Colleges - Core English Skills This link opens in a new window
Strengthen your reading, writing, grammar, spelling, vocabulary skills.
- LearningExpress PrepSTEP for Colleges - Core Math and Science Skills This link opens in a new window
Build your skills in these essential subject areas: Developmental Math, Algebra, Geometry, Introductory Statistics & Probability, Pre-Calculus & Calculus, and Science.
Finding study guides in the library
- "General Education Development Tests-Study Guides"
- "High School Equivalency Examinations-Study Guides"
- Oakton Library Catalog This link opens in a new windowO.W.L. (Oakton's Whole Library) is Oakton's library catalog and discovery service. Use it to search for books, articles, journals, and multimedia.