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Schultz Adult Literacy Coordinator[schulmar@niacc.edu](schulmar@niacc.edu)[ ](schulmar@niacc.edu)[641.422.4176](641.422.4176)  \nCheck us out on our web site [http://www.niacc.edu/learningsupport/ipathways.html](http://www.niacc.edu/learningsupport/ipathways.html)  \nRevised April, 2012  \ni-Pathways  \nGeneral Educational Development GED Online  \n■ You must want to set the goal of achieving your GED at the top of your priority list.  \n■ You must specific when you expect to achieve your GED.  \n■ You must block three hours per week for GED study. This can be in 1/2 hour increments, but no less.  \n■ You must submit a weekly calendar detailing hours you will be working toward your GED.  \n■ You must be able to state specifically what it is you want to achieve and list the reasons why.  \n■ You must regularly log onto the i-Pathways site and check your e-mail, portfolio, and calendar so you don’t miss deadlines.  \n■ You must meet course expectations outlined in the orientation.  \nNorth Iowa Area Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, physical or mental disability in granting admission to and participation in its educational programs, college activities and services, or in its employment  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Procedures |  |\n| --- | --- |\n\n■ You will receive a student brochure which the GED instructor will review with you; and answer any questions.  \n■ You must take a CASAS math and reading assessment during your initial visit to the traditional classroom.  \n■ You must score 236 or above on each of your CASAS assessments which is at the 9th grade level.  \n■ If not eligible, you cannot take another CASAS assessment or enroll in i-Pathways until you have completed 40 hours of class time at your local classroom.  \n■ If eligible, you must contact the i-Pathways instructor by email within 24-48 hours of taking your assessments. 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