
Getting Started
Visit ged.com to create an account, and:
- Review online study materials
- Take GED® practice tests
- Schedule and pay for your GED® tests
- Review Score reports
- Request Transcripts
- Research information on GED® testing and studying
Studying
You can study one subject at a time, and take one GED® test at a time. Try the GED Ready™ the official practice test, to see if you’re ready to take the official GED® test – the best predictor of your likely success. Most people who pass the GED® test spend 30-60 days to study and complete all four tests.
When you’re ready, go to www.GED.com to schedule your test. You can schedule one test at a time or more tests at a time. Note: Davis Tech cannot schedule these tests, you must go directly through the GED® website.
Government-issued photo ID is required at the time of testing.
FAQs
Each subject tests your skills and knowledge in different topics.
- Math - Quantitative & algebraic problem solving
- Science - Life science, physical science, earth and space science
- Social Studies - Civics and government, U.S. history, economics, geography and the world
- Reasoning Through Language Arts - Ability to read closely, write clearly, and edit and understand written text
Each test is a different length
- Math: 115 minutes
- Science: 90 minutes
- Social Studies: 70 minutes
- Reasoning Through Language Arts: 150 minutes
- Each subject costs $30 to test
- Pay for one subject at a time
- Retake your test at a discount rate if you don't pass first time
The GED® test is made up of the following types of questions
- Multiple choice
- Drag and drop
- Hot spot (select an area)
- Fill in the blank
- Short answer
- Extended response
You can get more information here.
GED scoring is as follows:
- Below 100-144
- Passing Score 145-164
- College‐Ready 165-174
- College‐Ready and higher 175-200
Scores are available within 24 hours of testing and can be accessed by logging into your GED account.
Regular Hours
- Monday
- 7:30am - 7:00pm
- Last tester admitted: 5:00pm1
- Tuesday
- 7:30am - 5:30pm
- Last tester admitted: 3:30pm1
- Wednesday
- 7:30am - 12:00pm
- 2:00pm - 5:00pm
- Last tester admitted: 3:30pm1
- Thursday
- 7:30am - 7:00pm
- Last tester admitted: 5:00pm1
- Friday2
- 7:30am - 1:30pm
- Last tester admitted: 11:30am1
- 1Last tester times are dependent upon length of exam and may be earlier. Please contact Assessment Center to verify
- 2Fridays are reserved for new student admission exams and current Davis Tech students
- Appointments are STONGLY RECOMMENDED for new student assessments and CNA Knowledge exams. Walk-ins: Please contact Assessment Center to verify openings are available. Appointments are REQUIRED for all other exams.
- Note: Closed on Public Holidays and Specialized Testing Dates. Contact Assessment Center to verify openings/availability. We are closed on Wednesday from 12:00 – 2:00 PM for a staff meeting.