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Answers to the FAQ's
Anyone who is a New York State
Resident and who is 16 years of age or older (with certain restrictions) on the
day of testing may be eligible to take the GED Tests. For more detailed
information on eligibility and the required forms you may need, please
refer to the eligibility requirements.
There are many resources available
to you, the GED candidate in preparation for the GED Tests. You can refer to
the Literacy Assistance Center*
for information on a preparation program near you. Also,
VESID* (Vocational Educational
Services for Individuals with Disabilities) is a division
of the New York State Education Department, where counselors guide
individuals with disabilities through service programs they need to reach their
employment goals, including but not limited to GED Test preparation.
The National Center for Family Literacy* has information on GED preparation programs as well.
* The above links will open a new window.
To
earn a New York State High School Equivalency diploma, you must score
a minimum of 410 points on each section (or subtest) and a minimum total score
of 2250. The maximum score on each subtest is 800 points, and the maximum total
test score is 4000 points.
If you do not score
enough points to pass the GED Tests, either on a subtest (410) or in total
(2250), then you must retake the tests. You are required to retake those
specific sub tests on which you did not score at least 410 points. Only
the highest scores achieved from different test sessions will be kept and
included in your total score. Although you do not have to retake the
sections on which you scores 410 points or greater, it is recommended that you
retake several subtests in order to increase the total score.
You can "retest" three times in a twelve month period.
The
twelve month period begins when you take the GED Tests for the first
time.
Only the highest scores achieved from different test sessions
will be kept and included in your total score. Although you do not have to
retake the sections on which you scores 410 points or greater, it is recommended
that you retake several subtests in order to increase the total score.
Yes. In following with the
guidelines based on the Americans with Disabilities Act, New York State and the GED Testing Service have
procedures in place that will accommodate any individual with special needs when
taking the GED Tests. For more information, please refer to the
Testing Accommodations Information Page.
Yes. The GED Tests are also
available at all testing sites in Spanish and French. We recommend
calling your local test site to ask for specific information. Please refer to
the GED Test Schedule for any contact
information.
When you have taken the GED test at a testing center within New York State,
your answer sheets are sent to the State Education Department in Albany to be
scored. The scoring process can take up to 4-6 weeks during peak periods,
although results can be issued in as little as 2-3 weeks, if no issues delay the
scoring of your materials (delays could be caused by many things, such as , but
not limited to, stray markings on the answer sheets, torn answer sheets, and
poorly or misbubbled responses). It is important to keep in mind that the fewer the
number of candidate errors on the test forms, the quicker the test results will
be mailed out.
Once your answer sheet/s have been successfully scored, one of several
possible documents will be mailed to the address you provided on your answer
sheet at the time of testing: 1) New York State High School Equivalency Diploma
and/or a
transcript of passing scores 2) a transcript of your failing scores, or 3) a
letter of ineligibility. You can also verify when your scores have been
released by calling the GED Hotline at (518) 474-5906.
Nontraditional candidates have demonstrated academic skills in the core
content areas of language arts, social studies, science, and mathematics.
In fact, those who pass the GED Tests have surpassed the performance of at least
40 percent of the nation’s graduating high school seniors. Please visit the
college admission information page for
details.
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