Friday, January 10, 2014

Making an Appointment for the 2014 GED

Check out the new GED website: http://www.gedtestingservice.com/ged-testing-service

• Testing appointments must be made by logging on the new website at www.GED.com or by calling1-877-392-6433.
• The new website provides links to a free sample practice test, testing tutorials, test taking tips, score reports and FAQ's just to name a few.
• Cost of the test is $32 per subject
• Passing Scores:  150-169 per subject and 600 total
• Honor Scores:  170-200-Demonstrates Career and College Readiness (Noted on transcripts only)

Three of the 4 test modules have writing components which require special scoring, scores will not be printed at the testing site.  The candidate should be able to access their scores by logging on to their GED account within 3-4 hours after completion of the test.  If students cannot view their scores after 24 hours, they should contact Pearson Vue at 1-877-392-6433.

Transcripts:  Test takers will receive notification, through their GED account Scores page, when they have successfully passed all portions of the GED test.  They will automatically receive an electron, secure, diploma and Smart Transcript which will be delivered immediately to their email address after their final test is scored.  They can view, print and request a professionally-printed diploma free of charge.
The Smart Transcript provides:
• an electronic transcript that can be saved or emailed to colleges and employers
• a description of the skills and abilities demonstrated on the GED test through links right on the Smart Transcript
• Information about the GED Score with Honors and what it means to be career and college ready
Retesting:
GED Testing Service allows individuals to take each subject area test three times without restriction.  However, after the third attempt, test-takers must wait 60-days before they can take that subject again.
Calculators:  No hand-held devices are permitted.  Test takers must use the on scree, embedded TI-30fx calculator.
Tutorials:  Test takers are advised to view the testing tutorials prior to testing.  The tutorials are available through the GED.com website: http://www.gedtestingservice.com/2014cbttutorialview/

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