Taking the GED Test

The computerized GED test began in January 2014. For records of your scores, visit the GED website and log in with your account. There are four tests that reflect national Common Core State Standards. 

Who can take the GED?

The eligibility requirements for GED testing include:

  • Not graduated from an accredited high school or received a high-school equivalency certificate or diploma.
  • Not enrolled in a regular high school.
  • At least 16 years of age.
  • If you are under 19, you must obtain an Approval to Test form from the high school or school district in which you currently live or last attended (or a notarized form if you have been home-schooled). Submit the original form to the Shoreline Testing Center prior to testing.
  • Be a Washington resident or have a Washington mailing address.

GED Testing Options

Registration

Advance registration, payment and scheduling is required. If you miss your appointment, the required advance-registration fee is not refundable. All GED registration and scheduling is done through GED and Pearson. Keep in mind that appointments must be made in advance, plan ahead!

 

The GED test will be taken on-campus at the Testing Center located in FOSS (5000 Building), Room 5100.

On-campus tests are usually provided Monday - Thursday, except for holidays or other times when the college needs to reserve the testing center.

Test Materials

All materials for on-campus GED tests are provided by the Testing Center. You may not use your own.

Personal items need to be left at home or placed in our small storage lockers before testing. Personal items include backpacks, hats, coats, jackets, sweaters, electronics (including cell phones, iPods, cameras), watches, and jewelry.

Take your GED test from the comfort of your home, while securely monitored by an online proctor.

Learn about testing requirements and schedule your test online at ged.com.

Preparation

You can find preparatory materials online at ged.com or consider taking courses through Shoreline's preparatory GED classes.

Cost

  • The GED is broken up into 4 different subjects: Math, Science, Social Studies, Reasoning Language Arts. Each test is $36.00.

Length of Tests

Reasoning
2 hrs 35 min
Math
2 hr (TI-30 XS calculator is allowed)
Science
1 hr 35 minutes
Social Studies
1 hr 15 minutes

Identification

For both the on-campus test and the online proctored exam, you must present an official, current, government-issued photo ID that verifies name, signature, birth date, and Washington state residency. 

Test Scores

Testing Center staff do not provide scores. Scores can be obtained through ged.com. If you tested before 2014 when the GED exam switched to digital, you must contact GED directly to obtain your scores.

Special Accommodations

Those requiring special accommodations due to disabilities or other factors can visit the GED Accommodations Page.

Assistance may also be available through Student Accessibility Services. Call (206) 546-4545, or email sas@shoreline.edu.