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What is the GED test?

The GED test is a high school equivalency test made up of four subject exams. It gives adults another chance to earn a high school equivalency credential without going back to school.

Most test takers must be at least 18, though many states allow 16- and 17-year-olds under extra conditions. Age, price and other rules vary by state, so check your state on the GED price and state rules page. The GED credential may be used to:

  1. Apply for college or a training institution
  2. Apply for better or higher paying jobs
  3. Gain promotion at work
  4. Gain confidence in one’s knowledge and abilities.

The test is taken on a computer, either at a test center or online with a live proctor.

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What’s on the GED test?

The GED test has four subjects: Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Reasoning Through Language Arts. All in all, the four tests take about 7 hours (115 + 150 + 70 + 90 minutes). You don’t have to take them on the same day; you schedule each subject separately.

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GED Mathematics

The GED Math test is a 115-minute test that covers quantitative and algebraic problem-solving. It has 2 parts. You answer the short first part without a calculator; the onscreen calculator (or your own TI-30XS at a test center) is allowed in part 2.

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GED Science

The GED Science test is a 90-minute, single-section test that focuses on Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth and Space Science. Questions are multiple choice and other formats such as fill-in-the-blank, drag-and-drop, select-an-area and drop-down. The Science test no longer has written Short Answer items, so there is no writing on this test.

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GED Social Studies

The GED Social Studies test is a 70-minute, single-section test. It has four major topics: Civics and Government (about 50%), United States History (20%), Economics (15%), and Geography and the World (15%).

GED Reasoning Through Language Arts

The GED Reasoning Through Language Arts test is a 150-minute test with three sections, including a 10-minute break between parts 2 and 3. The test assesses these three skills: the ability to read closely, the ability to write clearly, and the ability to edit and understand the use of standard written English in context. The first and third sections test all content. The second section has the 45-minute Extended Response, or writing part of the test, where your ability to create arguments and use evidence as well as your command of the standard English language will be tested.

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How to Register for the GED Test

  1. Create an account on MyGED www.ged.com. Enter your legal name on your primary identification. Make sure to have a valid email address, too.
  2. Complete your registration questions.
  3. Provide additional documentation if needed.
  4. Schedule your test.

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How to Schedule the GED Test

  1. Log into your account and click on the scheduling link.
  2. Select your location, date, and time.
  3. Pay for the test. You can pay using your credit card or debit card.
  4. Review your receipt with all your appointment details: the test time, test center address, identification required, cancellation and rescheduling policy, and other items that you need to bring to the test center.

How to Prepare for the GED test:

  1. Know the coverage of the GED test. Check out the GED checklist per subject.
  2. Read books, listen to lectures, or watch online lessons on the topics that the GED test covers.
  3. Take GED practice tests to test your knowledge and review for the test at the same time.
  4. Allot a study time where you can focus, no matter how busy you are.
  5. Plan ahead. This includes setting up your study area, making sure you get enough sleep and rest before the test and getting access to the best learning resources that focus on the GED test coverage.

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What’s on the GED practice test?

  • GED practice tests are online drills patterned after the actual GED exam.

  • The goal of the practice test is to help you become familiar with the structure of the test and have an idea about the types of questions that you will encounter.

  • Most of the questions are multiple-choice items, but there are also fill-in-the-blank, drag-and-drop and drop-down items. The only written answer on the real GED is the Language Arts essay.

  • You will receive a score after the test, which will predict whether you’re likely to pass or not. You also have the option to reveal the answer to each test item, so you’ll know which areas you need to improve on.

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What’s in the GED online lessons?

  • GED online lessons are videos covering topics found in the actual GED test.

  • It helps you understand concepts and retain information more easily with the help of visuals.

  • The videos are short enough (15 minutes or less), helping you stay focused on the lessons.

  • A friendly instructor delivers information in a simple and yet lively manner to keep the learning light and fun.

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After the Test:

  1. Check your score under the My Scores section of your MyGED online portal. Scores are typically posted within 24 hours, but can take 2 to 3 business days.

Each subject is scored from 100 to 200. A score of 145-164 is GED Passing, 165-174 is GED College Ready, and 175-200 is GED College Ready + Credit (which could qualify for up to 10 college credit hours), per the GED Testing Service score levels. Some universities will require you to have at least a GED College Ready score. Note that you need to have a score of at least 145 on each subject in order to pass.

  1. Request a transcript.

Log into your MyGED online portal to request your transcript. If you tested on paper or before 2014, you may request a transcript from your local or state office.

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If You Don’t Pass the Test:

At a test center, you get two retests of a subject that you can schedule at any time. If you don’t pass within your first 3 attempts, you must wait 60 days before each attempt after that.

Online, you get one retake before the 60-day wait applies. Retest prices and discounts vary by state; see the GED FAQs.

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