To register for the GED exam, go to GED.com. Students may take any or all parts of the test at their option and convenience, limited only by the availability of testing appointments on the date and time of their choosing.
The cost of each GED® exam is $30 per section or $120 for the entire series of exams (with no re-takes). You may pay for and take one subject at a time or multiple subjects if you choose.
Each subject tests your skills and knowledge in different topics.
The GED® test is made up of the following types of questions:
You can take GED Ready ® practice tests on your own, without being involved in GED classes. Afterwards, you will know if you are likely to pass the real tests. You will also receive a score report with specific instructions on what to study to pass the test. The test questions look exactly like the real test, so you will be better prepared on test day. The cost for each test is $6.00 per subject, and it must be taken on a computer. GED Ready® practice tests are typically half the length of the actual tests.
After you test, go to GED.com and click on Scores to see how you did. You must score a 145 on each module and 580 on the entire test battery (all four parts combined).
Both the GED® College Ready and the GED® College Ready + Credit scores show you have what it takes to succeed in college or on the job. Earn the GED® College Ready + Credit score and you could receive up to 10 college credits to apply to your course of study.
Most tests are scored the same day by an automated scoring computer program - sometimes within minutes. Keep in mind, however, that if a test has to be scored by a human, it could take up to three business days to receive a score.
GED Testing Service offers a discounted retake program for all GED® test-takers. According to the program’s policy, you are eligible for:
A student can take his or her first three attempts per subject area without wait time restrictions. All subsequent attempts are subject to a 60-day waiting period between attempts. There is no maximum limit to the number of attempts per student within a year. The total number of attempts is dependent on when a student schedules his or her test.
Bring a government-issued identification card (ex. a driver’s license or passport). Make sure the document:
If you have questions about identification, contact: Donyale Jones, Chief GED Examiner, donyale.jones@drakestate.edu, 256.551.3116
All documents and test scores can be turned in to the Testing Center in Building 700; Room 705
All test candidates should first create an account at GED.com
If the test candidate last attended a public school, submit the following documents to the GED Testing Office:
If the test candidate last attended a private school, church school, or private tutor program, submit the following document to the GED Testing Office:
If the test candidate has received a court mandate to complete his/her GED, submit the following documents to the GED Testing Office:
All test candidates must submit either TABE or GED Ready® test scores to the Testing Center:
All test candidates must submit Alabama driver’s license, learner’s permit, or ID card on test day.
After the GED Testing Office has received all documentation and test scores, the test candidate’s age restriction will be removed. The test candidate will then be able to register on GED.com.
All test candidates should first create an account at GED.com
If the test candidate last attended a public school, submit the following documents to the GED Testing Office:
If the test candidate last attended a private school, church school, or private tutor program, submit the following document to the GED Testing Office:
If the test candidate has received a court mandate to complete his/her GED, submit the following documents to the GED Testing Office:
All test candidates must submit Alabama driver’s license, learner’s permit, or ID card on test day.
After the Testing Center has received all documentation, the test candidate’s age restriction will be removed from GED.com. The test candidate will then be able to register on GED.com.
For more information, contact:
Donyale Jones, Chief GED Administrator
256.551.3116 or donyale.jones@drakestate.edu
Scores from older versions of the GED test cannot be mixed with the new GED 2014 computerized series test that is currently being used. The new GED test is scored differently, and it is based on college and career readiness standards, unlike the old test.
If you have taken part of the old test, but didn’t pass it on or before December 31, 2013, you will have to start the testing process all over again.
As soon as you pass the 2014 GED® test series, you will receive a secure, electronic PDF document delivered to your email that contains your transcript and diploma. You will have 60 days to download and save the documents. During the 60 days, you may download them seven times for free. Save the transcript to a computer, a flash drive, the cloud, etc. The digital documents are OFFICIAL documents. You can personally send them to colleges, training centers, employers, etc.
You should order your printed diploma using your GED.com account. The free diploma link will only be available until it has been used; it can only be used one time.
A GED graduate is eligible to receive a scholarship for one college credit course of up to 3-credit hours at Drake State or any public 2-year college in Alabama. For Drake State students, this scholarship can be obtained through the Financial Aid office after the student passes the GED Exam.