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To take the GED tests in California, an individual must be a California resident or a member of the armed forces assigned to this state and meet any of the following critieria.
- The individual is 18 years of age or older, or within 60 days of his or her 18th birthday (regardless of school enrollment status).
- The individual is within 60 days of when he or she would have graduated
from high school had he or she remained in school and followed the usual course of study. (School transcript required).
- The individual is 17 years of age; *has been out of school for at least 60 consecutive school days; and provides a letter of request from the military, a post-secondary or vocational institution, or a prospective employer.
*This must be verified by a letter of exemption from the last school the
student attended.All individuals taking the GED tests must have a valid ID (California Driver's License, California ID, passport, alien registration card, or post-secondary school ID card).
Commonly Asked Questions and Answers about the GED Tests
- Who is eligible to take the GED tests?
- What is a passing score?
- What is the cost for testing?
- May I use a calculator
- What if I need special accommodations?
- When will I know my results?
- What happens if I fail a test?
- How many times may I take a test?
- When will I receive my certificate?
- Is there a GED graduation ceremony?
- How do I know if I am ready to pass the GED exams?
- What are the official GED practice tests?
- How can I prepare for the GED tests?
- How long will it take to get my GED?
- What is the schedule for GED preparation classes?
- Are the GED exam and preparation classes available in Spanish?
- ¿Están las examinaciones y las clases de GED a prepararse para las examinaciones de GED disponibles en español?
To get a GED certificate in California, the examinee must:
1. Earn a standard score of 410 or higher on each of the five tests, AND
2. Earn an average score of 450 or higher on the five tests in the battery.
Student A: Test 1: 450
Test 2: 520
Test 3: 450
Test 4: 500
Test 5: 400*
Total = 2320/Average=464
(*Student A does NOT pass.)
Student B: Test 1: 430
Test 2: 440
Test 3: 450
Test 4: 460
Test 5: 460
Total=2240/Average=448*
(*Student B does NOT pass.)
Student C: Test 1: 440
Test 2: 460
Test 3: 420
Test 4: 450
Test 5: 500
Total=2270/Average=454
(Student C passes the battery.)
(800 is the highest score you can earn on a single test)
The testing fee is $95 to take the five exams or $30 per individual test. The fee must be paid before the examinee is allowed to test. There is an additional $25 fee for each retest.
You will be allowed to use a calculator (Casio fx-260 Solar) on Part 1 of the Mathematics test. The testing center will provide the calculator; you may not bring your own.
What If I Need Special Accommodations?
The GED Testing Service provides special testing accommodations to candidates with documented physical or mental disabilities. If you think that you may qualify for accommodations, contact Guillermo Acevedo at (650) 365-2116.
When Will I Know My Results?
The tests are sent to an official scoring center for scoring. You should allow two weeks to find out if you passed a test. Scores cannot be reported by phone or fax. You can obtain your scores in person at the M.C. Testing Center or by mail if you provide a signed request
You may retest on a different form of a test that you failed. However, you may not retest within 3 months of failing a test unless you have authorization from a GED teacher.
In general, GED Testing Service permits candidates to be tested up to three times during the contract year.
When Will I Receive My Certificate?
When you have passed all five exams (with no score below 410 AND an average of 450 on the entire battery), your results will be reported to the State GED Office, California Department of Education. They will issue your certificate and mail it to you. Allow 8 weeks.
Every year, Sequoia Adult School conducts a graduation ceremony for anyone who has received a GED certificate during that year. The graduate may invite friends and family to attend.
It is strongly recommended that you do not register for the GED Tests unless you have taken the GED Official Practice Tests. These tests are designed to predict how you will score on the "real" GED exams. You may take these tests in any of our GED classes.
The Official GED Practice Tests are half as long as the "real" tests. They are used to determine whether or not a candidate is ready to pass one or more of the GED subtests. You may take these tests in the GED preparation classes listed below. There is no charge.
Sequoia Adult School offers preparation classes at various times and locations in the community. The classes are open-entry/open-exit. Students may enroll to study one or more of the GED subject areas. Small group instruction, individual tutoring, video and computer-assisted instruction are available. The GED instructors use the results of the Official GED Practice Tests to design an individual plan for you based on your educational strengths and weaknesses.
The time needed to prepare for the five subtests varies with each individual. The length of preparation study will depend on your skill levels when you begin the program, your attendance in class, and other variables.
Is the GED Exam Available in Spanish?
GED in Spanish
The GED examinations are available in Spanish. Students may pretest in Spanish to see if they are ready to pass the real examinations. Students may study for the Spanish tests on Saturday from 9:00 to Noon with a Spanish-speaking instructor. Also, the GED morning classes at Middlefield Center have a Spanish-speaking instructional aide who can assist students who are not fluent in English.
Spanish GED Class Middlefield Center Room 3 Sat 9:00-Noon
¿Están las examinaciones y las clases de GED a prepararse para las examinaciones disponibles en español?
GED en Español
Los exámenes de GED están disponible en español. Los estudiantes pueden tomar sus exámenes preliminares para ver si ya están listos para aprobar los exámenes reales. Los estudiantes pueden estudiar para los exámenes en español los sábados de 9 a 12 con un maestro que habla español
La Clase de GED en Español Centro de Middlefield Salón 3 Sábado 9:00-Noon
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