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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?
Attend a free Orientation, take some pre-tests and see if you are ready to test. If you need to upgrade your skills, enroll in some GED Preparation classes. The cost is $25 per quarter. Call OC Shelton at 432-5400 to sign up for an Orientation.
Mandatory Information Session
All GED testers must attend an Information Session prior to testing. The sessions are held monthly where biographical information will be collected and GED testing information provided. Call OC Shelton at 432-5400 to sign up for an Information Session.
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.
About the GED
A standard score of 410 (30-35% correct) is passing for any test, however for the series of five tests an average score of 450 (40-50% correct) must be achieved.
These scores are not based on a scale of 1000. The highest you can score on any one test is 800.
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 |