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Questions? What You Need to Know about the GED Program
How old do I have to be to take the GED test?
You must be 16-years-old or older. If you are under the age of 19-years-old you must have a release form from a high school. Call for information.
How long will it take me to complete the test?
There are five (5) parts to the test. Each part has a maximum time allocated for completion. As testees work at different speeds, it will take each person a different length of time.
If I'm not sure I'm ready to test, what should I do?
Join a GED preparation class. They are $25 and will help you upgrade your skills.
Orientation Sessions are held monthly to collect demographic information, to go over the class and test schedules, and expectations.
Next dates for Orientation for Classes are:
(subject to change and availability)
Friday, March 31st at 10am
Monday, April 10th at 5pm
How do I start testing if I am not interested in taking classes or have taken them elsewhere?
Testing is done weekly, one subject per week. Payment is required to sign-up for testing appointments and at least one day ahead of time. Candidates or potential candidates can call for Information Session sign-up, testing schedules, or general information.
Next date(s) for Information Session are:
(subject to change and availability)
Friday, April 14th at 1:00pm
About the GED
A standard score of 41 (30-35% correct) is passing for any test, however for the series of five tests an average score of 45 (40-50% correct) must be achieved.
These scores are not based on a scale of 100. The highest you can score on any one test is 80.
The cost of testing is $75.00 for the first time testing of the five parts of the test. The fee to retest on any of the five subjects will be $15.00.
What you will need to bring with you in addition to the fee, is picture identification, e.g., a driver's license, and the necessary form from a high school if you are under the age of 19.
Keep in mind that you will need to make an appointment to test.
Call the Olympic College Shelton Campus at: (360) 432-5400 |