GED Essay-- Tips, Tools, and What to Expect on the 2024 Test

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  • @GHOST.ACE.
    @GHOST.ACE. 3 роки тому +102

    I took my Language Arts GED test today. I've been watching your videos, especially this one since writing the essay had me a little nervous. I got a 5 out of 6 on my essay, and a total score of 170! Thank you for the videos, they have helped me so far, and not only on this test, but I also passed my Math and Science test. One more to go.

    • @erin.patience
      @erin.patience 3 роки тому +7

      How was it? Could you please give me some tips on all the subjects:) I am writing soon

    • @janyarbadie2340
      @janyarbadie2340 2 роки тому +3

      Hey do U mind telling me I what the writing was about

    • @lexxcarter5053
      @lexxcarter5053 6 місяців тому +1

      Any pointers? For the questions not the essay

    • @SkyHope____777
      @SkyHope____777 5 місяців тому

      ​@@janyarbadie2340 it's never the same

    • @user-fw7wd6px4n
      @user-fw7wd6px4n Місяць тому

      Hey I’m Marquez I’d love to talk with yu about the GED essay

  • @akterrell3106
    @akterrell3106 4 роки тому +93

    I passed my RLA yesterday and I just wanted to share my experience with essay. I was expecting to have two articles for each argument. Instead I had one article with the arguments kinda mixed up together throughout the article. For example in one paragraph there were two sentences about one argument and the third sentence was about the other argument. It was strange. Neither argument had any stats or specific evidence really so it was kinda difficult to pick 3 reasons for the body paragraphs. 1 argument was more opinionated than the other,and that's what I built my essay on. I got 3/6 score on the essay so I must've done something right. Hope that made sense and good luck everyone!

  • @elizabethmantey450
    @elizabethmantey450 2 роки тому +11

    I just passed my GED RLA, thank for posting these types of videos.

  • @GIJoe-nk2pt
    @GIJoe-nk2pt 2 роки тому +13

    Passed my language arts test today on the first try. I’ve watched every video you have over the last two days and it really helped me accomplish my goal. Thank you for everything!!!

    • @afrozaafrose8864
      @afrozaafrose8864 2 роки тому +1

      Please can u tell me how many questions were there on the grammar plus the reading side and was RLA REALLY THOUGH ??? AM GOING THROUGH REALLY A HARD TIME ... could u tell me what to do or work on ? Also how about the essay ????

  • @chineseboxer108
    @chineseboxer108 4 роки тому +55

    I wish I did my homework in high school. I can't wait to get my GED so I can get a good government job and live the good life.

    • @theghost3061
      @theghost3061 3 роки тому +5

      same here man, all i need is RLA. I'm taking my test this Friday.

    • @cindyflorencio8953
      @cindyflorencio8953 3 роки тому +9

      I regret dropping out of high school and purposely failing my classes :(

    • @MiriamHernandez-cv7em
      @MiriamHernandez-cv7em 2 роки тому +2

      If you fail keep trying ..I’m going for my ged too. Wish me luck :)

    • @oldironsides4107
      @oldironsides4107 Рік тому

      Did any of you pass?
      I just started studying a bit and doing the social studies this Tuesday.
      You have 3 tries so there isn’t a lot of pressure the first go around.

  • @indirich8753
    @indirich8753 3 роки тому +10

    I use this video and I pass my GED 🙏🏿

  • @leileiteng3861
    @leileiteng3861 3 роки тому +5

    I will do my writing test in two days, I’m so stressed out! And thank you Cohan for this video, your voice and suggestions encourage me. Hopefully I will pass it🤞

  • @elizabethmantey1139
    @elizabethmantey1139 4 роки тому +12

    I'm taking the ged English test in two weeks time. I don't want to fail

  • @oflo1750
    @oflo1750 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you so much! I'm taking my test in 2 weeks and I'm so glad I found your channel!

  • @LordZombieZanetta
    @LordZombieZanetta Рік тому

    That is one heck of a good essay, I am taking notes and preparing for my RLA test which i take in 3 hours. Thank you for this.

  • @mogotrevo
    @mogotrevo 4 роки тому +9

    This was a very informative video, thank you. I wish you were the teacher I will have for my GED classes haha.

  • @missminagirl8150
    @missminagirl8150 4 роки тому +7

    Thank you for the motivation and encouragement!! I'm going for my ged soon,I'm just trying to prepare my brain with skills that I lost over time. So thank you for your help.

  • @raychetdeam
    @raychetdeam 11 місяців тому

    The GED language arts question is not always the same question,every time you fail and retry it’s different every time, so be prepared for different questions, but the same concept apply to every questions.

  • @Adrianmn0897
    @Adrianmn0897 5 років тому +10

    Scored 5/6 and passed today. You’re my lord :3

    • @stevenhov4839
      @stevenhov4839 5 років тому +1

      Akhk ah Kwan I will be going to take a test in couple days. Could you tell me how hard it was?

    • @Adrianmn0897
      @Adrianmn0897 5 років тому +7

      Harry Chen not tough at all. Try to find something that related to facts or scientific studies. That can be one of your thesis. Find the negative thing from other article to be your second point why the article you chose is a better one. Then, do one more advantage from your the article which looks like the same as the video one. You end with a decent conclusion. I believe you can get at least 4/6

    • @stevenhov4839
      @stevenhov4839 5 років тому +5

      Akhk ah Kwan I passed 2 days ago. I just wait for my degree. And Im ready to go to college.

    • @akterrell3106
      @akterrell3106 4 роки тому +1

      @@Adrianmn0897 what was your essay topic?

    • @Adrianmn0897
      @Adrianmn0897 4 роки тому +2

      Harry Chen congratulations man ;)

  • @Rafsansabiq
    @Rafsansabiq 3 роки тому +1

    Ur a lifesaver David . Thank you !

  • @Johnson07401
    @Johnson07401 3 роки тому +4

    I have taken all my ged tests and passed all but the RLA I keep getting 143 on it’s and 0-6 on the easy I have taken the text twice

  • @laura3619
    @laura3619 Рік тому

    Very appreciate it...thank you!

  • @ChiragSonne
    @ChiragSonne Рік тому +1

    @David Cohen I have trouble writing essay with proper sentences and grammar in my GED. so can you suggest me

  • @ameshadataram3832
    @ameshadataram3832 9 місяців тому

    Good essay .
    Evidence of good diction

  • @ImranKhan-qu6cc
    @ImranKhan-qu6cc 2 роки тому +1

    Sir can u make a video about how to note or spot the 3 reasons it is really hard and i dobt know how to.Sometimes both give good evidance but i dont know which to pick.. please help!!!

  • @Keepyourthoughtspositive
    @Keepyourthoughtspositive Рік тому +1

    So in the essay we only state who has the better argument ? Based on their evidence. Is it necessary to mention the one who doesn’t have a better argument. ??

  • @jeanjasmin1221
    @jeanjasmin1221 3 роки тому +1

    i enjoy your lesson

  • @jamalcurtis4902
    @jamalcurtis4902 5 років тому +5

    I love your formula template! its a great tool to study. Do you have a link so we could download it?

    • @mistercohensclass
      @mistercohensclass  5 років тому +4

      Sure-- I just added it to the description. Good luck!

    • @jamalcurtis4902
      @jamalcurtis4902 5 років тому +1

      @@mistercohensclass Thank you!

    • @gerrythomson5482
      @gerrythomson5482 2 роки тому

      @@mistercohensclass how many questions to get 160 for each test subjects?

    • @kingkaddastic
      @kingkaddastic Рік тому

      @@gerrythomson5482 he ded

  • @shankarkc9170
    @shankarkc9170 Рік тому +1

    I passed science, Math, and Social Studies. I have one left RLA.

  • @trilltrapvids4781
    @trilltrapvids4781 3 місяці тому +2

    I already took it 3 times and I haven’t passed it getting 136,137 ,143 but I just came across your and I think imma pass it now
    I was going through something but now I feel better and ready to try my best and put my effort everyday now imma watch every video you have and imma study now fr fr with the ged book and everything . Imma pass this test Friday coming up .thanks brother imma watch your videos

  • @justinmaduako4315
    @justinmaduako4315 Рік тому

    Next month for me, it's both Science ( 🧪 🧫 🧬 🔬 🔭 📡) 'N Social Studies (📜🌏🗺🌎).
    From, Justin Maduako

  • @maryelizabeth3592
    @maryelizabeth3592 3 роки тому +6

    I passed the test with a score of 153, but earned 0/6 points on the written response portion. This is all the stuff they said I did wrong. Lmk if this helps someone…
    “Your written response was scored on how well you can (1) create a well-supported argument, (2) organize your thoughts and (3) use English language effectively. See below to find out how well you did on the written response.
    Creating Arguments & Using Evidence
    Score: 0/2
    To improve your score for this set of skills, you should include the following elements:
    * More evidence from the source text(s)
    * More ideas to support your response's argument
    * Greater analysis of the issues or arguments
    * Better-established connection to the original task
    Development of Ideas & Organizational Structure
    Score: 0/2
    To improve your score for this set of skills, you should include the following elements:
    * More fully developed ideas
    * Clearer connections between main ideas and details
    * An organizational structure that supports the overall meaning of your response
    * Ideas that transition smoothly from one to the next
    * Language that is more formal and uses words correctly to enhance the meaning of your response
    * Fewer ideas that are expressed in vague terms
    Clarity & Command of Standard English Conventions
    Score: 0/2
    To improve your score for this set of skills, you should avoid the following elements:
    * Repetitive, choppy, and rambling sentences
    * Run-on sentences
    * Sentence fragments
    * Comma splices
    Also, you should continue to develop the following language-usage skills:
    * Correct subject-verb agreement
    * Correct pronoun usage
    * Correct capitalization
    * Correct punctuation
    * Other skills listed in the "Clarity and Command of Standard English Conventions" rubric trait”

    • @jaegloria2538
      @jaegloria2538 2 роки тому

      If you don’t mind me asking. how many questions did you get wrong on the reading part? I take my test tomorrow and am so nervous 😩

    • @alita99
      @alita99 2 роки тому

      Thanks so much!!

  • @ordisi6042
    @ordisi6042 Рік тому +1

    So when I test it will be the daylight savings time article ? Or is it random ?

  • @akterrell3106
    @akterrell3106 4 роки тому +6

    Do they let you know how you did on the essay after grading? Id be curious to know if I wrote a good one or not.

    • @mistercohensclass
      @mistercohensclass  4 роки тому +4

      Yes, they do. It's at the end of your score report, which you can access on ged.com. (Your essay on the Ready test, though, isn't graded and doesn't factor into your Ready test score.)

    • @akterrell3106
      @akterrell3106 4 роки тому

      @@mistercohensclass thanks so much👍

  • @odawgisboss1486
    @odawgisboss1486 2 роки тому

    The essay isn’t really hard as you think. The introduction is pretty easy then the body paragraphs you just gotta look for evidence like facts, date studies, or data. Then the conclusion is pretty easy like the introduction. Last time I took it I didn’t even finish till like the 3rd paragraph and I still scored 2/6 but ended up with a 144. Lol

  • @iloy3849
    @iloy3849 5 років тому

    Thanks man!

  • @dwightjacobs6067
    @dwightjacobs6067 2 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @Lizzy-cs9zy
    @Lizzy-cs9zy Місяць тому

    I'm having a hard time with the GED Essay. What should I do to help me improve?

  • @4pup
    @4pup 3 роки тому +2

    Is it required to double space for each paragraph in the beginning? Or can I just start a paragraph without having to double space it

  • @abduljalloh6766
    @abduljalloh6766 4 роки тому +1

    I'm thriving to write to write my ( RLA) please advice. Thank you, I appreciate your 2 senses

  • @Sue-MayEnslin
    @Sue-MayEnslin 21 день тому

    I'm struggling with my GED essays and I have to wrote my exams and I got 100 out of 200 and my points don't go up so I have used chatGPT to help me and they still give me 100 out of 200 of all 4 test essays.
    Can you please give me some ideas of advise where I can get my points up with the essays please.

  • @Jayinjapanese
    @Jayinjapanese 3 місяці тому

    Isn’t it scored by people now in Actual 2024?

  • @ruthkamau3176
    @ruthkamau3176 2 роки тому

    I have failed twice got 137 at first then 143, today am taking the third time am so nervous.

  • @kelly101433
    @kelly101433 2 роки тому

    so lets say they give us two stories and we have to agree with one of the stories , do we have to agree on one topic or two??

  • @highreeveproperty
    @highreeveproperty 8 місяців тому

    taking my ged rla in 20 min

  • @clifftanyzeigler658
    @clifftanyzeigler658 3 роки тому

    Taking my GED TODAY 😓

  • @vancesumrall1829
    @vancesumrall1829 2 роки тому

    How do I get the person to grade my essay? I don't see an option for that on the website.

  • @RobloxGaming307
    @RobloxGaming307 Рік тому

    If I got 150 on ready test that means only for the multiple choice eassay doesn’t include?

  • @sunitajain9595
    @sunitajain9595 2 роки тому

    This is my last exam..looking hard

  • @akivac545
    @akivac545 2 роки тому

    I did a portion of the writing and there is no way I didn't get anything there I did it twice I got 136.137 what does it mean with that 0/2 3 times?? I

  • @ginasymnz2624
    @ginasymnz2624 Рік тому

    I need help. I took a practice test, and I scored 124 which is feel bad.

  • @mahplaysrobloc5405
    @mahplaysrobloc5405 Рік тому +1

    Can I pass if I got 150 on ready , but 0 on essay??

    • @kikisos953
      @kikisos953 Рік тому

      you need 145 total to pass it , congrats !!

    • @ChiragSonne
      @ChiragSonne Рік тому

      @@kikisos953 Essay is hard thing to do in exam.

  • @Rebel-Rallycom
    @Rebel-Rallycom 4 роки тому +2

    Hello David, I'm looking for someone to 'critique' and 'grade' my essay writing in advance of taking the GED RLA portion. Is this something you offer or could you recommend someone? My goal is not to 'pass', but to get a 'perfect' score. The few places I have seen that offer this service do not seem to speak English as a first language and the guidance they offer is minimal. I would appreciate any advice you could offer. Thank you for your videos, they have been extremely informative. Looking forward to your guidance regarding an essay prep review. Thank You

  • @unik8353
    @unik8353 3 роки тому

    Can I use spimple gramma, simple words for essay? And what is the argument usually talking about?

    • @BeulaDuBuisson
      @BeulaDuBuisson 3 роки тому +1

      In another video that is actually on the official GED Testing Service youtube channel, they say that you are supposed to use formal language. The argument could really be about anything.

  • @proartwork7189
    @proartwork7189 3 роки тому +1

    Does this apply to the TASC test?

  • @happychowdhury6171
    @happychowdhury6171 4 роки тому +1

    Hello, Sir How to write an argument essay?

    • @nadrojpumpernickel1600
      @nadrojpumpernickel1600 4 роки тому +7

      Here's a little tip I always learned in English class R.E.S.T meaning RESTATE, EXPLAIN, SUPPORT, TIE IT UP. Meaning restate the question, explain why you feel that way, give supporting quotes from the test a finally wrap you essay up.

  • @claudiaj7059
    @claudiaj7059 2 роки тому

    I scored 136 today on the reading test😔

  • @nadrojpumpernickel1600
    @nadrojpumpernickel1600 4 роки тому

    I'm not a fast typer so will this have to be typed?

  • @jerrystark2629
    @jerrystark2629 4 роки тому

    Mr. Cohen, Is the Hiset essay read by a computer or human?

  • @RobloxGaming307
    @RobloxGaming307 Рік тому

    I have a question please
    In the ged ready exam, do the count the score for an essay even they did not give us score report? Any one have an idea please respond

    • @mistercohensclass
      @mistercohensclass  Рік тому

      No, the essay isn't scored on the Ready test. Shakespeare himself couldn't get any points on the essay. (Of course, it is scored on the real RLA exam....)

    • @RobloxGaming307
      @RobloxGaming307 Рік тому

      @@mistercohensclass can I send you my eassay to score it ? If I got 150 on the ready it means only for multiple choice? Thank you for your response I can’t believe that I got the answer to my question

  • @gebrehiwotkifle9575
    @gebrehiwotkifle9575 4 роки тому +1

    I love this video

  • @ericcxxxx
    @ericcxxxx 4 роки тому +1

    What the point than

  • @wardashahzad7578
    @wardashahzad7578 3 роки тому

    I would like to know if you are tutoring ?? Please

  • @marialuevano90
    @marialuevano90 Рік тому

    Hi, do you think I can write the essay in Spanish ?

    • @mistercohensclass
      @mistercohensclass  Рік тому

      Sí! Tienes la opción de tomar la prueba en español. Para escribir el ensayo en español, debe tomar la versión en español-- es decir, el resto del GED también tendría que ser en español. No puedes mezclar/combinar/cambiar.

  • @magnacarta5261
    @magnacarta5261 4 роки тому

    Thank you💓💓💓

  • @dwightjacobs6067
    @dwightjacobs6067 3 роки тому

    Are you in Canada

  • @Jesuseacuraepoder
    @Jesuseacuraepoder 4 роки тому

    If i skip the essay and only answer the multiple choice questions I will be able to pass ?

    • @jaegloria2538
      @jaegloria2538 2 роки тому +2

      I watched a video and they said it’s completely possible as long as you score high enough on the multiple choice

  • @jordanflanders7195
    @jordanflanders7195 5 років тому +3

    Where are you from? I really like this channel

    • @jordanflanders7195
      @jordanflanders7195 5 років тому +2

      Your teaching method works well for me. These other videos don’t seem to keep my attention I think it’s because you sound a lot like this video game UA-camr I watch called rad brad👍👍👍

    • @luisavieira3798
      @luisavieira3798 5 років тому +1

      I love ur videos, can u do more videos about writing ged text.im getting mine soon.thanks

  • @vancesumrall1829
    @vancesumrall1829 2 роки тому +1

    I can't believe I'm paying them $37 and they can't even be bothered to have a person grade it.

    • @vancesumrall1829
      @vancesumrall1829 2 роки тому

      the GED people are definitely just trying to profit off of people who didn't graduate. making you pay for each test separately, making you pay for practice tests, and making you pay for them to actually look at your essay.

  • @rukindarkwater1116
    @rukindarkwater1116 4 роки тому +1

    lets just say someone failed the eassy.Dose that mean they failed the GED?

    • @zar3045
      @zar3045 4 роки тому +7

      You clearly didnt listen to this video so you will probably fail the test lol

    • @kaylak6499
      @kaylak6499 4 роки тому

      Rukin Darkwater nope

    • @michellegriff13
      @michellegriff13 4 роки тому +3

      Not exactly BUT, this part of the RLA test is probably the easiest portion to pass so let's say a person doesn't do very well in the other area's of RLA (because the test asks many multiple choice questions twice yet phrased differently to challenge critical thinking) this part could be their ace in the hole to pass.

    • @michellegriff13
      @michellegriff13 4 роки тому +1

      @@zar3045 Ok, that was pretty funny but don't be mean. Sometimes people jump ahead before listening entirely & some have short term memory lapse.

    • @zar3045
      @zar3045 4 роки тому +2

      @@michellegriff13 you're right! Lol I can just be an ass sometimes.... anyway I just took the RLA test and skipped the essay because I can't type. Why waste 45mins of my life... lol I skimmed through part one and still was able to pass. I am pretty sure the essay is only between 12% and 20% tops

  • @shariecebrewster5962
    @shariecebrewster5962 6 місяців тому

    I m am theres

  • @chrissystewart6268
    @chrissystewart6268 3 роки тому

    I'm so ready to get my GED so I can join film industry

  • @Cavediver86
    @Cavediver86 Рік тому

    Get "zero" points. Why even do it!

  • @s.r9211
    @s.r9211 4 місяці тому

    GED shouldn't be in Spanish. This country is run on English. If Spanish gets the advantage then all the other languages should get the same advantage.