GED FAQs & Tips
What is the GED Test?
The GED Test offers adults who left school an opportunity to earn a high school credential. GED
examinees must demonstrate major skills (twelfth grade competencies that would have been acquired in a four year high school education) in a battery of tests covering five major subject areas.
How much does it cost to take the test?
The cost for a GED usually ranges from $60 to $110 based on the state you are in. The cost covers all five sub-tests and certificate. Individuals must bring photo I.D. and at least two other pieces of identification. No study aids (such as dictionaries or notes) are allowed. If you are 17 years of age, you are required. bring the required documentation when you registered
Where can I take the test?
There are hundreds of GED testing centers across the U.S. My-Ged.com has put together an easy to use GED testing center search click here to find a testing center now They can be found in higher education schools, vocational school facilities, libraries or career centers. Be sure to call for the testing schedule at a site near you. Each testing center sets its own schedule for testing. It is best to register and pay ahead to test. My-Ged.com information about gaining your GED equivalency diploma online on our GED Alternatives Page
What if I don't pass the GED test the first time I take it?
The GED Testing Service allows GED test candidates to test up to three times per year. Your test scores are valid for three years from the date of the first GED test taken.
Do I get a high school diploma if I pass the GED Test?
No. If you pass, you will be eligible to receive a General Equivalency Diploma. My-Ged.com offers other options for GED students on our GED Alternatives Page
Can I take the GED Test Online?
The GED is administered by the American Council of Education (ACE). Official GED testing centers throughout the U.S. and Canada can be found by clicking here. Many students are now achieving their High School Diploma Online, often considered better than a GED. To learn more click here.
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