Examinations Programs -
General Educational
Development (GED®)
Examination
(formerly High School Equivalency)
Civilian examinees should visit GEDTS: www.acenet.edu/AM/Template.cfm?Section=GEDTS
The GED examination is for individuals who have not completed their formal high school education. The 2002-Series GED Tests measure knowledge in five different areas: Language Arts, Writing; Language Arts, Reading; Mathematics; Science and Social Studies. An important feature of the GED Tests is an essay that documents the ability to write and communicate effectively.
The GED Tests usually require some preparation; about one-third of graduating high school seniors don't pass the tests under current score requirements. Each spring, the tests are administered to a sample group of graduating high school seniors. To pass, examinees must perform as well as or better than 67 percent of those seniors.
| Test Area | Number of Questions | Time Limit |
| Language Arts, Writing Part I Language Arts, Writing Part II |
50 essay | 75 minutes 45 minutes |
| Language Arts, Reading | 40 | 65 minutes |
| Mathematics | 50 | 90 minutes |
| Science | 50 | 80 minutes |
| Social Studies | 50 | 70 minutes |
For more information, visit GED Testing Service at: www.acenet.edu/AM/Template.cfm?Section=GED_TS
Last Updated: 2/9/12