| The GED test can be considered a passport to a | | | | be based on your experiences and your |
| bright future. A GED diploma certifies that you | | | | background. |
| have completed the equivalent of a basic high | | | | Science, Social Studies and Reading: These tests |
| school education. A high school diploma is | | | | require an ability to read passages and answer |
| necessary as a lot of employers and educational | | | | the questions related to it. The test measures |
| institutions ask for it before appointing you or | | | | your ability to evaluate any material. |
| giving you an admission to any institution. You can | | | | Passing score: |
| also benefit from a GED test if you are in search | | | | This is the next big question because your GED |
| for a chance to ensure success in education or a | | | | diploma is based on the scores you obtain in the |
| career by showing your proficiency level. | | | | test. You need to score at least 60% in each of |
| There are a lot of people who fail to understand | | | | the five tests. The standard score for each test |
| the basics of GED and the process to obtain the | | | | can range from 200 to 800. You need to score |
| diploma. Here are some common questions that | | | | at least 410 in each test so that the average |
| people have in their mind regarding GED | | | | score can reach up to 450. Each question in the |
| credentials: | | | | test carries one point. If you score less than 410 |
| Eligibility: | | | | in a test, then you will have to undergo another |
| You need to be at least 19 years of age to sit | | | | test in order to pass. |
| for a GED test. Some states even allow 16-17 | | | | Place for giving the test: |
| year old students to appear for this test. | | | | There are official test centers in all the major |
| However, high school graduates are not eligible for | | | | cities of America. You cannot give a GED test |
| a GED diploma. You can appear for this test if: | | | | online. |
| 1) You were home schooled | | | | Preparation for the test: |
| 2) You never attended a high school | | | | You can take GED classes in order to prepare for |
| 3) Left your studies midway | | | | the test. Most communities hold GED classes |
| 4) You attended an unaccredited high school. | | | | through community colleges, universities and local |
| Basis of test: | | | | high schools. If you are working, or you have |
| The next common question related to the GED | | | | transportation problems and it is not possible for |
| test is about the subjects that one has to pass in | | | | you to attend these classes, you can avail GED |
| order to obtain the diploma. GED comprises of | | | | study-at home programs or online classes. Make |
| five tests. Your knowledge of mathematics, social | | | | sure to choose a genuine online class or program. |
| studies, science, reading and writing is measured in | | | | Preparation books, guides and practice tests are |
| the test. | | | | also available in the market, online, local |
| Mathematics: You need to have a basic | | | | bookstores, library and community colleges. |
| knowledge of geometry, algebra, data analysis | | | | Rate of success: |
| and number operations for the math test. If you | | | | One out of three candidates do not pass this |
| know how to use a scientific calculator, it will be | | | | test, but if you are a good test taker and |
| an added advantage, as the test allows you to | | | | possess the ability to grasp things easily, you then |
| use it. | | | | have a good chance of passing this test. If you |
| Writing test: This test comprises of two parts. | | | | want to pass the test in the first attempt, you |
| The first test is based on the mechanics of the | | | | will have to invest a substantial amount of time |
| usage of English language. It is a multiple-choice | | | | studying for the test. |
| test. The second part is an essay test that may | | | | |