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The General Educational Development test (GED) will be changed from paper to a fully computerized format beginning in January 2014.

"Students must be proficient at typing and use drag and drop functions with a mouse for the test." ACC Executive Director of Adult Education David Borden said.

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"A majority of GED students have difficulty working with computers, and they may not have computers on their own at home."

The new rules make some students nervous because portions of the tests that they have already passed will be removed on the 31st of December.

The test is comprised of five components - writing, reading mathematics sciences, math, and writing and social sciences. Students who don't complete all five parts by the December deadline will be required to complete the entire test.

Since ACC will only offer the test by appointment only at the testing centers at the Highland Business Center and the Round Rock Campus and Highland Business Center, Borden said students need to schedule appointments well in advance to avoid the possibility of a wait.

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ACC adult education students Jeremy Jackson and Medaly Flores are working towards passing the test this year.

Jackson who plans to pursue a degree in computer science once Jackson is able to pass the GED test. He says he's not concerned about the test since the adult program is proving useful for getting study materials, as well as filling out forms.

Flores plans to pass the test before the end of March. She is considering a career to pursue a career in medical field.

She's anxious about the math portion on the exam, however she's confident about the direction she's received from ACC. ACC.

Katie Sanders, a student in the paramedics training program at ACC was given her GED certificate last year. She advises students to follow the exam and pass it before the at the end of the year.

"Just keep going because once you've gotten these scores, it's worthwhile," she declared. "Having the GED will open up a lot of opportunities that are open to you."