Staff Picks
Most RecommendedGED.com Official Practice Tests
The official GED Testing Service website offers free sample questions and a paid full practice test that mirrors the real exam format.
"I used the free sample questions first to gauge where I stood. The math section was brutal — but seeing the real question format helped me stop being surprised on test day."
— Carlos M.
Khan Academy — GED Prep
Khan Academy covers all four GED subjects (Math, Science, Social Studies, RLA) with free video lessons and practice exercises.
"100% free, no ads, no paywall. I spent 3 months on the math section alone. The explanations are patient and clear — it never makes you feel dumb for not knowing something."
— Maya R.
Your Local Library Card
Most US public libraries offer free access to Brainfuse, Mango Languages, and other GED prep databases — all unlocked with a free library card.
"I had no idea my library card gave me free access to Brainfuse until a librarian told me. It's basically a free tutoring service. If you haven't checked your library's digital resources, do it today."
— James T.
Khan Academy (Homework Help)
Beyond GED prep, Khan Academy covers K-12 math, science, history, and computing with step-by-step explanations you can follow at your own pace.
"When I'm stuck on a calculus problem at 11pm, Khan Academy is my first stop. The worked examples are better than most textbooks."
— Priya S.
Photomath
Point your phone camera at any math problem and Photomath shows you the step-by-step solution. Free for basic features.
"I tested this against 20 problems from my algebra homework. It got 18 right and showed the working for all of them. The two it got wrong were problems I'd written down incorrectly."
— James T.
Brainfuse HelpNow (via Library)
Free live tutoring available through most US public libraries. Connect with a real tutor in math, science, English, and more — available 2pm–11pm daily.
"This is the most underused free resource I know of. Real tutors, live chat, available every evening. All you need is a library card. I used it for organic chemistry and it saved my grade."
— Priya S.
Microsoft Copilot (Free)
Microsoft's free AI assistant can explain concepts, summarize readings, help structure essays, and answer subject questions.
"I use Copilot to explain concepts in plain English after I've already read the textbook. It's like having a patient study partner who never gets tired of my questions."
— James T.
Google NotebookLM
Upload your notes, textbooks, or PDFs and ask questions about them. Google's AI answers only from your uploaded sources — no hallucinations.
"I uploaded my entire semester's lecture notes and used it as a study assistant. Being able to ask 'what did we cover about cell division?' and get a sourced answer is genuinely useful."
— Maya R.
EZ Grade Calculator
Calculate your grade percentage instantly from the number of correct answers and total questions.
"I built this because I was tired of doing the math in my head after every quiz. It's the fastest grade calculator I've found."
— James T.
More Resources
GED Study Guide 2024 (Mometrix)
Mometrix offers a free online GED study guide with subject breakdowns, practice questions, and test-taking strategy tips.
"The free version is surprisingly complete. I used the social studies section to fill gaps in my knowledge before the exam. Didn't need to buy anything."
— Priya S.
USAHello GED Program
USAHello provides free GED prep resources specifically designed for immigrants and adult learners, with multilingual support.
"My cousin used this when she was preparing for the GED after moving from the Philippines. The multilingual support made a huge difference. Completely free."
— Carlos M.
Goodwill Community Foundation (GCF)
GCF Global offers free online courses in math, reading, and technology — all the core skills tested on the GED.
"This is one of those sites that feels like it was made by someone who actually cares about learners. The reading comprehension modules are especially good."
— Maya R.
Wolfram Alpha
A computational knowledge engine that solves math, science, and data problems with detailed step-by-step breakdowns.
"For STEM subjects, this is unmatched. I use it to check my work on physics problems. The free version shows enough to understand the method."
— Priya S.
Quizlet
Create or find flashcard sets for any subject. The free version includes study modes, practice tests, and matching games.
"I've found pre-made flashcard sets for almost every chapter of my biology textbook. Saves hours of making my own. The free version is genuinely good."
— Maya R.
Chegg Study (Free Trial)
Chegg offers textbook solutions and Q&A. The free trial gives limited access — useful for checking your work on specific problems.
"I used the free trial strategically during finals week. It's not something I'd pay for long-term, but for a specific crunch period it helped me verify my approach on tricky problems."
— James T.
SparkNotes
Free literature guides, chapter summaries, character analyses, and essay topics for hundreds of books assigned in school.
"I use SparkNotes alongside the actual book, not instead of it. The character analysis sections help me write better essays because I understand the themes more deeply."
— Carlos M.
Perplexity AI
A free AI search engine that answers questions with cited sources — useful for research and fact-checking homework.
"Unlike ChatGPT, Perplexity shows you where it got its information. For research assignments where I need to cite sources, this is much more useful."
— Carlos M.
Weighted Average Calculator
Calculate your weighted course average when different assignments count for different percentages of your final grade.
"This saved me from a lot of anxiety. Once I could see exactly what my weighted average was, I could plan which assignments to focus on."
— Maya R.
Final Exam Calculator
Find out exactly what score you need on your final exam to achieve your target course grade.
"Every semester I use this to figure out if I can relax or need to grind before finals. Sometimes the answer is reassuring. Sometimes it's terrifying."
— Carlos M.
GPA Calculator
Calculate your semester GPA and cumulative GPA from your course grades and credit hours.
"I use this at the end of every semester to track my cumulative GPA. It's helped me set realistic goals for the next semester."
— Priya S.
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