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 OVERVIEW OF THE GED® TEST

Why Should I Take The Eligibility

GED® Test? »»You can take the GED® test if
Want to achieve the U.S. high you are at least 16 years old.
school equivalency credential?
»»The test is offered in American
Demonstrate mastery of English
English only.
language skills and obtain the
opportunity to enter university in
Cost
countries around the world. It’s
not too late. Taking your GED® The GED® tests cost USD $60
test is the first step towards per subject in International
building the future you imagine. markets. The total cost of all four
subjects is USD $240.
When you think about your
future, what does it look like?
University? A better job? Making
more money?

Don’t just dream it. Do it.

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 WHAT’S ON THE TEST?

The GED® test is made up of 4 test subjects. You can take them
one at a time or up to all four at once.

R
 easoning Through Language Arts Mathematical Reasoning
»»150 minutes (including a 10 minute break) »»115 minutes (2 parts with no break)
»»Includes one essay (45 minutes) »»TI-30XS on-screen calculator available for the
second part
Measures your ability to:
»»Formulas and a calculator reference guide provided
»»Read, understand and interpret written text
»»Write clearly and use evidence to support an Subject Breakdown:
argument »»Algebraic reasoning 55%
»»Demonstrate American English proficiency »»Quantitative reasoning 45%

Science Social Studies

»»90 minutes (no break) »»70 minutes (no break)
»»TI-30XS on-screen calculator available for some »»TI-30XS on-screen calculator available for some
questions questions

Measures your ability to: Measures your ability to:

»»Read, understand, and interpret science content »»Read, understand, and interpret social studies
and problem-solve science-related situations content and problem-solve social studies-related
situations
Subject breakdown:
»»Earth and Science 20% Subject breakdown:

»»Physical Science 40% »»Economics 15%

»»Geography and the World 15%
»»Life Science 40%
»»US History 20%
»»Civics and Government 50%
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 HOW DO I KNOW IF I’M READY?

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The best way to find out if Once the practice test tells you
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 SCORES & TRANSCRIPTS

Log into MyGED® after you take the GED®

test or GED Ready® practice test for your
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Likely to Pass (145–200) Pass/High School Equivalency

»»You’re ready and should 145-200

schedule your test »»You passed -- congratulations!
Too Close to Call (134-144) Below Passing 100-144
»»You may be ready, but may »»You did not pass and need to
want to study more before you retake the test.
take the test.

Not Likely to Pass (100-133) How do I get my transcript

and diploma?
»»You need to study more before
you take the test. Once you’ve passed all 4 test
subjects, you will automatically
receive via email an electronic,
secure, diploma and transcript.
You can order additional
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