1. Can you help me get my GED?

We have GED Preparation software that can help you get ready to take the GED exam. You must go to an official GED testing center to take the actual exam. Please visit the Official GED Web Site for more information on testing sites, the structure of the exam, and on finding GED classes in your area at www.acenet.edu/calec/ged/.

Our GED Prep Bundle contains reading comprehension, writing, math, science, and social studies lessons that go from a U.S. grade level 8.0 to 11.0. If you can master exercises in the GED Prep Bundle, you will complete many requirements for the GED exam.

Go to the following link for more information on this package: http://www.meritsoftware.com/software/ged_prep_bundle/ .

2. Which version should I get -- home, 1-station, or networkable?

The content of all versions of Merit Software is the same. School (multi-user) versions feature a more powerful record management system than the Home versions. In addition, no more than two users may use a Home version.

• Home version:
  For use on one computer. Contains record keeping for 2 students.
  
  
• 1 Station:
  For use on one computer. Contains record keeping for 42 students.
  
  
• Networkable versions:
  Allows use on one network. The license determines the number of stand-alone computers or concurrent users. Contains record keeping for 1,000 students.

3. Which program should I buy?

There are several ways to find the right programs for you:

• view recommendations sorted by type of student.
• try searching according to different criteria such as grade and subject area.
• focus on "Top Choice" programs as you view products by subject.

If you are still not sure which programs can help you, please feel free to ask us.

Send us a brief note describing your students and outlining the issues that you would like to address with our software. We will reply shortly with suggestions.

4. Do your programs work on Vista and Mac?

The next generation of Merit Software will be 100% web-based and compatible with Mac, Linux, and Windows operating systems.

The Punch writing programs will be the first titles available online. We are accepting orders now for the upcoming school year. Please contact us for details.

5. Are there demos of your software?

Yes. We provide free evaluation versions of all of our software. The evaluation versions are full-working samples of the complete programs.

To get the evaluation software, choose a program, then select "Try It!" (usually located below the photo). Click the link that includes the text "Download an Evaluation Version."