GED & College Students

General Education Development (GED) Test

Passing the GED examination is considered equivalent to earning a high school diploma. The test covers writing, social studies, science, reading, and math. Use the resources below to register and prepare for the GED.

• Overview of the GED
• Registering for the GED
• Payment options

Preparing for the GED

• Books, eBooks & More: The Library has a range of materials for GED test preparation. Please Contact Us for assistance locating these items.
• Classes are offered by Moraine Valley Community College and South Suburban College. Contact each college for details.

College Research

These tools will help with writing, researching, and formatting college papers. For career resources, please see our Job Seekers & Career Exploration page; access our Teens page for information about enrolling in college.

• Books about college research papers: Please Contact Us for assistance locating these items.
• Books for non-traditional students
• Library research tools: Find articles from academic journals and popular magazines, books, primary documents, and more through the Library’s subscription databases. You need to have an Acorn Public Library card to access these tools remotely. When prompted for your Patron ID, enter the barcode number from your card.

Writing

• Writing a Research Paper: This guide from Purdue University provides information on different types of research papers, choosing a topic, and preparing an outline.
• Writing College Research Papers (How It Differs From Writing in High School): This overview from the University of New Mexico helps you choose a topic, frame your argument, and structure your paper.
• Locate books from the Library about writing research papers.

Formatting & Style Guides

• American Psychological Association (APA): Access a copy at the Library.
• Chicago Manual of Style (also known as Turabian): Access a copy at the Library.
• Modern Language Association (MLA): Access a copy at the Library.