GED^® Testing Information

 GED^® Test Benefits

• The GED® is the only higher secondary certificate available in over 85 countries and accepted by nearly all universities in the U.S. and many across the world.
• A GED® credential is proof that you have U.S. high school-level academic and English skills.
• Delivered exclusively on computer which provides a consistent testing experience nationwide and improved passing rates.
• Twenty-four hour scoring on all four parts including the new score report for reporting and remediation.
• Offers three score levels:
•    GED^® High School Equivalency (Score >145)
•    GED^® College Ready (Score >165)
•    GED^® College Ready + Credit (Score 175)

 GED^® Test Specifications

• Four content areas:
        Reasoning Through Language Arts  (2 hours, 30 minutes)
        Mathematical Reasoning (1 hour, 55 minutes)
        Science (1 hour, 30 minutes)
        Social Studies (1 hour, 10 minutes)
• Students must register, schedule and pay for the GED^® tests online. You may do so by going to www.GED.com and creating an account. Each test is $30.00. 
• You must provide a current driver's license/state identification card or passport to the GED^® Test Administrator each time you take a test (must be an original, no copies will be accepted). Cell phones, smart watches, any other electronic devices and personal items are strictly forbidden in the testing room.

Students under the age of 18 must print the GED^® Youth Waiver application (see link, upper right of this page). Student must have this form completed by their last school attended and a parent/guardian. Please bring it with you to Orientation or send it to the GED^® test center by mail, fax or email:

Mail:  North Idaho College          Fax:  (208) 625-2328          Email:  mjedward@nic.edu
Attn: GED^® Testing
        1000 W Garden Avenue
        Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 

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