• GED Proctored Examination

    The GED exam is a High School Equivalency test given all around the US and Canada, and insures each and every candidate that has passed the exam meets the same standards as those with high school diplomas. A necessity for those looking to advance in their careers or continue their education.

    Pre-Registration is required:

    Before registering, make sure:

    • You have valid, government-issued photo identification (Texas driver's license, DPD ID card, passport, military ID card, Mexico Consular Matricula card).
    • You have credit/debit card or prepaid VISA at hand.
    • You have an email address (if you do not have an email address, you will be given an opportunity to request a Yahoo/Hotmail/Gmail account if registering on the computer).
    • An account should also be created at www.GED.com.

    Registration:

    When ready, you may register by computer, phone or onsite:

    • www.GED.com
    • 1-877-EXAM-GED (1-877-392-6433)
    • onsite-- Monday mornings from 8:00 to 11:00 am at the testing center
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  • Test Fees & Description

    Test Fees: $33.75 per section ($135 for all four sections)

    Test Description: The GED exam is comprised of 4 sections:

    Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) ....150 minutes

    Mathematical Reasoning ................................115 minutes

    Science ...........................................................90 minutes

    Social Studies .................................................90 minutes

    The GED exam is offered on computer and is available in English or Spanish.

    Tests include seven different item types: multiple choice, short answer, extended response, drag-and-drop, drop-down, fill-in-the-blank, and hot spots.

    Passing Scores: Minimum score of 150 on each section (on a scale of approximately 100 to 200) with a total of 600 for the four sections. Scores will be available online at a student's MyGED acount www.GED.com soon after testing
     

  • Age & Residency Requirement

    Age Requirements:

    GED candidates age 18 or over may take the GED exam. Seventeen-year-old GED candidates will be instructed to provide two additional forms electronically when registering: parental permission form and GED's Test Administration Withdrawal Form. Sixteen-year-old GED candidates must provide a court order specifically ordering them to take the GED exam. Documents must be provided electronically as part of the registration process.

    Residency Requirement:

    Must be a resident of Texas or a member of the U.S. Armed Forces stationed at a Texas installation.
     
    Educational Status:
     
    Must be officially withdrawn from school unless enrolled in an approved In-School GED program. Must not have received a high school diploma from an accredited High School in the U.S.
     

  • Special Accomodations

    Special Accommodations: Special accommodations for examinees with physical, emotional, and learning disabilities may be requested. When registering for the GED Exam, test-takers should indicate their interest in applying for accommodations by selecting yes on the question that asks about testing modifications based upon a documented disability. Once these registrations forms are completed, test-takers will receive an email message that provides a link to the accommodations form, guidelines, and directions for submitting the requested documentation.

  • Studying for the GED Exam

    1. Buy a 2016 GED Study Guide, available at your local bookstore or library.

    2. Go to www.GED.com and sign up for MyGED - just enter your email address, make up a password (that you will remember), and click "Sign Up". Then click "Study" in the blue bar at the top. Charges may apply for some preparation products and services. 

    3. The Official GED Practice Test is available by clicking "Take GED Ready", cost is $6 per section.

    4. Attend a Plano ISD GED preparation class at specified sites. Classes are free.

  • Free GED Classses

     

    Family Education & Guidance Services
    1300 19th Street
    Plano 75074

    GED in Spanish

    Tuesday and Thursday    9:00am - 11:00am
    Tuesday and Thursday    7:00pm - 9:00pm
    Monday and Wednesday  6:00pm - 8:00pm
    Instructor: Rosa-Maria Crocker
    rosa-maria.crocker@pisd.edu
    469-752-2278

    GED in English

    English:  Monday through Thursday 6:00pm - 8:30pm
    Denton Adult Basic Education
    glumbreras@dentonisd.org 
    469-925-0610 - Call for Information & Registration

  • Advisory Against Misleading GED Claims
    Please be advised that the GED Certificate can be neither earned nor obtained via the Internet or through correspondence programs. The Tests of General Educational Development (GED Tests)--developed by the General Educational Development Testing Service of the American Council on Education (GED Testing Service) require extensive preparation and demonstration of a hugh level of high school knowledge and academic skills. The GED Tests are administered in Texas only at approved Pearson Vue Testing Centers under the diretion of the Texas Education Agencey (TEA) GED Unit. Any other high school equivalency certificates not issued by TEA or another jurisdictional GED testing authority may be of dubious value and may not be accepted by employers, colleges and universities, or the military.