CROWN HEIGHTS TASC PREP OPTIONS
Most colleges require prospective students without a high school diploma to pass a high-school equivalency exam. In New York, for example, students must pass the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), formerly known as the GED.
We encourage you to consider the following useful resources:
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(if the information below is found to be no longer accurate, please contact us and let us know)
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COJO Flatbush
FREE, Co-ed
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For the TASC classes please call
Caroline Edri, Director of Adult Education, COJO Flatbush number is 718-377-2900 x 350
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COJO Flatbush offers two levels of classes — pre-high school and high school — at two different locations. The classes run on open enrollment, meaning there are no official start or end dates. So students can join the classes at any time and take the TASC whenever they are ready, regardless of whether they completed the pre-program, but as long as they are deemed ready.
COJO Classes are tailored specifically for the students enrolled. COJO offers 2 course levels:
LEVEL ONE: PRE HIGH SCHOOL
1. *Morning Classes*:
When: Every Monday and Wednesday 9:30am-12:30pm
Where: Touro 1602 AVENUE J
2. *Evening Classes*:
When: Every Monday and Wednesday 5:30-8:30pm
Where: COJO FLATBUSH 1523 AVENUE M
LEVEL TWO: HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES
1. *Morning Classes*:
When: Every Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am-12:30pm
Where: Touro 1602 AVENUE J
2. *Evening Classes*:
When: Every Monday and Wednesday 5:30pm-8:30pm
Where: COJO FLATBUSH 1532 AVENUE M
IMPORTANT: In order to qualify for these courses, you must register and take the TABE placement test, which takes 3.5 hours. The placement test will be administered several times a month at COJO Flatbush, which is located at 1523 Avenue M in Brooklyn.
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Note: Additional tutoring may be available depending on the need.
Touro College School of Lifelong Education - Boro Park
Free, Co-ed
Where: 1273 53rd Street. Brooklyn, NY (Off 13th Ave)
Morning Classes
Date: Tues, Wed, Thurs
Time: 10am-1pm
Afternoon Classes
Dates: Tues, Wed, Thurs
Time: 1:30pm-4:30pm
Evening Classes:
Date: Tues, Wed
Time: 4:30pm-7:30pm
These classes run on open enrollment, meaning that there aren’t official start and end dates for the course. Students are welcome to join the classes at any time and take the TASC whenever they are ready to do so, regardless of whether or not they have completed the pre-program, but as long as they are deemed ready.
In order to apply, students must take the assessment exam. Call Rosalie Kavadlo at 718-871-6187 x30014 after 4:30 pm to hear the voicemail regarding the information for the next testing.
Contact person: Rosalie Kavadlo at 718-871-6187 x30014
Councilmember Mathieu Eugene’s Office- Crown Heights
FREE, Co-ed
Would-be location: Councilmember Mathieu Eugene’s Office: 900 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226 (Between Snyder Ave & Albemarle Road)
Please note: If you are interested in attending a Co-ed course near Crown Heights, this would be a great option. However, the classes will only run if the minimum number of required students enroll. If this location would work for you, please call Jacob Hecht at 718-377-2900 x 7604.
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Crown Heights - Girls
FREE, Women Only
Aliya Girls is hoping to begin female-only classes if there is enough of a demand. Classes will take place at 537 Empire Blvd., in Crown Heights.
Minimum enrollment is seven students. Availability depends on demand.
Contact Chaya Kashani cmkashani@gmail.com or 310-466-0748 if interested.
Medgar Evers College- Crown Heights
FREE, Co-ed
Medgar Evers College provides a GED/ TASC preparatory course, which runs for a period of about 3 months. Each class 3 hours long — you can arrange for either morning or evening classes. The classes begin in September and take place at 1534 Bedford Ave. in Crown Heights (Eastern Pkwy)
IMPORTANT: In order to enroll, you must come into the Bedford Ave location and take an entrance exam. Exams are on Thursdays, from 10:00 am- 1:00 pm.
Contact Ms. Powell at 718-804-8880 if interested
PS 181 (Offshoot of Medgar Evers) - in East Flatbush
FREE, Co-ed
PS 181 High School offers GED prep classes, starting in September, at 1023 New York Ave
Contact Mr. Paul Shorter at 718-703-3633
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Last Revision: 7/23/2017
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PLEASE NOTE: This document is being updated as we receive new information. If you have any additions/changes to recommend, please email zevulunedu@gmail.com.