A Guide for GED Examinees

• What are GED tests?
• Why write GED tests?
• Who accepts the GED certificate?
• Do I need to study for the tests?
• Who may take the tests?
• What is on the GED tests?
• Language Arts Writing
• Social Studies
• Science
• Language Arts Reading
• Mathematics
• How do I apply to take these tests?
• When are the GED tests written?
• Fees
• Where will the tests be held?
• Special editions of the GED tests.
• Special accommodations to write the GED tests.
• What do I bring to the tests?
• What is the testing procedure?
• How long do the tests take to write?
• How and when will I be notified of the results?
• How are the test results reported?
• Can I take the tests again?
• How can I get extra copies of my marks?

Appendices

• Appendix A: Mathematics Calculator Directions (365KB PDF)
• Appendix B: Mathematics Standard Grid (206 KB PDF)
  and Coordinate Plane Grid (566 KB PDF)