Students with GEDs
TAKE THE NEXT STEP TOWARD SUCCESS
Do you have a GED? You’ll fit right in at Gateway. Here’s how to join the Gateway family and build a better future.
How to Apply
Gateway welcomes students who have earned GEDs instead of graduating from high school. The application process is straightforward, and we’re here to help. Just follow these four easy steps:
- Submit the Application for Admission. It’s free, and it only takes about 15 minutes to complete.
- Send us your GED transcript and transcripts from any/all colleges you have attended.
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- Gateway Community & Technical College
Office of Admissions, Edgewood Campus
790 Thomas More Pkwy
Edgewood, KY 41017
- Gateway Community & Technical College
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- Schedule an EdReady test with Gateway or submit the results of required placement testing.
- Explore financial aid. Our generous scholarships, grants and loans make a great education even more affordable. Here’s how.
Finally, get ready to join a community of caring people who are invested in your success.
If you have questions along the way, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to helping you reach your goals!
GED® College Ready + Credit
Gateway recognizes your scores on the GED® Test! The GED® College Ready + Credit designation is awarded for scores in the highest performance level (175–200) on any of the four GED® subject tests: Reasoning Through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science, or Social Studies.
This score demonstrates that you have not only mastered high school content but have also shown readiness for college-level coursework. Gateway awards college credit based on these scores. This saves you time and money as you move toward your degree!
You can be awarded the following credits based on your scores in the subject areas:
| GED® Test | Score | Credits Awarded | General Education Category | Courses Awarded |
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| Mathematical | 175 – 200 | 3 | College-Level Math | TRN 140 Math Gen Ed |
| Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) | 175 – 200 | 1 | Humanities | TRN 110 Humanities Gen Ed |
| Science | 175 – 200 | 3 | Natural Science (Lecture) | TRN 130 Science Gen Ed |
| Social Studies | 175 – 200 | 3 | Social Behavioral Science | TRN 120 Social/Behavioral Science Gen Ed |
These credits fulfill General Education requirements – talk with your advisor to learn more about how to build your academic plan around these credits.
Technology for your classes
All in-person and online courses at Gateway use Blackboard which is a learning management system. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that all Gateway students have a computer with reliable Internet access. Smart phones, tablets and/or Chromebooks may not provide reliable access.
A computer with the following specs should be sufficient for online learning:
- Macintosh OS X (10.12 or higher) or Windows PC (8 or higher)
- 4 GB RAM (8 GM RAM or more is highly recommended)
- 20 GB of available hard-drive space
- Screen resolution set to 1280 X 1024
- Broadband/high-speed uninterrupted Internet access; minimum speed of 1.5 Mbps download, 750 Kbps upload
- Webcam, microphone, and speakers
We are available to answer your questions about Blackboard. Contact the GoKCTCS! Student Service Center at any time 24/7.
