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GED
The GED is a high school equivalency exam that is offered at thousands of testing centers in the United States. Accepted by most universities and colleges in the U.S., the GED gives people who did not graduate from high school an opportunity to continue their education. Individuals interested in taking the GED must do so in person at an official testing center. The exam is not available online.
GED Tests
The GED is a series of five tests that assess examinees’ knowledge of subjects taught in high school, including:
- Math. This section of the GED uses mathematical concepts to test students’ problem solving skills as well as their ability to interpret data. It is comprised of multiple choice questions and questions that require students to create their own answers.
- Reading. Students must read passages and answer multiple choice questions designed to evaluate their reading comprehension skills.
- Writing. The writing section is divided into two parts. The first contains multiple choice questions that assess students’ knowledge of proper grammar, usage, mechanics and sentence structure. The second is an essay that is used to evaluate examinees’ ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Science. Students answer multiple choice questions about a variety of science topics, including physics, chemistry, life science, earth and space sciences.
- Social Studies. This portion of the exam tests examinees’ knowledge of U.S. history, economics, government and geography.
It takes more than seven hours to complete all five exams. Some locations require examinees to take all of the tests in one or two sessions, while others allow individuals to take a single exam at a time.
Eligibility
Individuals must be at least 16 years old to take the GED. Examinees cannot be high school graduates and cannot currently be enrolled in high school. There may be additional state-specific eligibility requirements depending on where the candidate lives.
GED Scores
Scores for each part of the GED range from 200-800 based on the number of questions answered correctly. To pass the exam, students must have a combined score of at least 2250 and cannot score less than 410 on any one subject. In addition to the standard score earned on each section of the exam, examinees are assigned a percentile that lets them compare their performance to the performance of high school seniors.
Individuals who do not pass the GED the first time they take it can re-take the exam. However, there may be additional requirements to take the test a second time.
Preparing for the GED
Because the GED covers such a wide range of information, preparing for the exam is critical to earning a passing score. There are a variety of preparation materials available to individuals who are interested in taking the GED, including study guides, sample questions, practice exams, GED prep classes and GED tutors. Many of these materials are available at local adult education centers throughout the country.