The 2014 GED® test is a computer-based, four-subject high school equivalency test. The four subjects are Science, Social Studies, Mathematical Reasoning, and Reasoning Through Language Arts. After you pass the GED® test, your certificate will be emailed to you as well as your GED® transcript (which can be used to apply to college, for your job, etc). Click here for more information about the GED test.
There are three scoring levels:
GED® Passing Score: In RI, the passing score is 145 or higher.
GED® College Ready: Scoring above 165 (on any test subject) means you have demonstrated you are ready to take college level courses and you may qualify for waivers from placement testing or developmental education requirements if you enroll in college.
GED® College Ready + Credit: Scoring above 175 (on any test subject) means you have demonstrated skills that could qualify for up to 10 college credit hours.
GED Testing Service will fulfill diplomas and transcripts for both new and repeat requests for as far back as there is data available.
Initial e-diploma and e-transcript are sent FREE to test-takers who pass the GED® test
Students can login to ged.com to order FREE Paper diploma
Repeat requests or third-party verifications cost $15 for delivering an official copy or verification of the transcript
All graduates receive the Smart Transcript
A test-taker who passes the GED® test will automatically receive an electronic, secure diploma and Smart Transcript, delivered immediately to their email address after their final test is scored
The test-taker can view, print, and request a professionally-printed diploma free of charge
The test-taker can send the transcript to an employer or college of their choice
From that point forward, colleges and employers can search for and order documents for test-takers who have passed the test
Visit http://www.gedtestingservice.com/testers/gedrequest-a-transcript
Follow the instructions
Repeat requests and third-party verifications cost $15 to deliver an official copy or verify the transcript
You will need a credit or debit card to complete your online order
If you do not have access to the internet and a credit card, you can pay by money order. Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery. http://gedsupport.parchment.com
What does passing the GED® test mean? How do colleges and employers view the achievement? The answer to that lies in the transcript they review.
With the Smart Transcript from GED Testing Service:
Colleges and employers can easily see the skills and abilities a graduate demonstrated and the meaning behind their scores from the transcript links
Graduates can receive full recognition and credit for passing the new GED® test and, in some cases, earning the GED® College Ready or the GED® College Ready + Credit distinction
Transcripts are delivered securely using Blue Ribbon™ Security, a patented secure delivery system used by more than 1/3 of all high school diplomas
Colleges and employers can easily and securely request a graduate’s Smart Transcript at exchange.parchment.com
Click http://www.gedtestingservice.com/educators/collegeadmissions for more details on the Smart Transcript.
Helpline: 1-888-906-4031 (English and Spanish)
Third-Party Vendor Helpline: 1-888-662-0874
Customer service support: www.gedtestingservice.com /testers/contact-us
Support also is available from Parchment team via online support
http://gedsupport.parchment.com
For more information about GED Credentialing™, click the following link: http://www.gedtestingservice.com/educators/credentialing
Texas Instruments TI-30XS on-screen calculator will automatically be available on the GED® Test for all but a select few Mathematical Reasoning questions, and some Social Studies and Science questions.
A hand-held calculator is also available upon request at RIRAL's test center in Woonsocket (check directly with other test centers for availability).
Test questions may require the use of special keys on the calculator, such as fraction bar, numerator and denominators, exponents, etc.
Need help using the new on-screen GED calculator? Check out the resources below, including a free 90-day trial!
