Ged at home by mail
You're looking to get a GED (General Educational Development) test at home by mail. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you through the process:
Eligibility: Before you start, make sure you're eligible to take the GED test. You must be at least 16 years old (or 16 with a high school waiver) and not enrolled in high school.
Registration: To register for the GED test by mail, follow these steps:
- Create an account: Go to the GED Testing Service website (www.ged.com) and create an account.
- Choose your test format: You can choose to take the test online or by mail. For the mail option, select "Paper-Based Test" during registration.
- Pay the fee: The GED test fee is $30 per subject (Math, Science, Social Studies, and Reasoning Through Language Arts). You can pay by credit card or check.
- Schedule your test: Once you've registered and paid, you'll receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to schedule your test.
Test Materials: The GED test by mail includes:
- Test booklets: You'll receive four test booklets: Math, Science, Social Studies, and Reasoning Through Language Arts.
- Answer sheets: You'll need to fill out the answer sheets for each test booklet.
- Scoring instructions: You'll receive a scoring guide to help you score your own test.
Test Instructions: Follow these instructions to take the test:
- Read the instructions: Carefully read the instructions provided with your test materials.
- Take your time: You have 3 hours to complete each test booklet.
- Fill out answer sheets: Fill out the answer sheets for each test booklet.
- Score your test: Use the scoring guide to score your own test.
Submit Your Test: Once you've completed and scored your test, submit your answer sheets and test booklets to the GED Testing Service by mail.
Important Notes:
- Make sure to follow the instructions carefully to ensure your test is scored correctly.
- You can only take the test by mail once. If you need to retake a test, you'll need to register for the online test or visit a testing center.
- The GED test by mail is only available in English. If you need accommodations or have questions, contact the GED Testing Service.