Questions
Frequently asked questions
How old do I have to be to take the tests?
Do I have to live in Virginia?
What subjects does the GED cover?
What must I score to pass the tests?
I have some disabilities. Can I get help taking the tests?
I didn't pass the tests. Now what?
I lost my transcripts/certificate. What should I do?
What is the Race to GED?
How old do I have to be to take the tests?
In general, you must be 18 years old and out of school to take the GED. In some cases, exceptions are made for people age 16-17.
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Do I have to live in Virginia?
You must be a Virginia resident to take the Virginia GED, but you can have moved here very recently. If you don't live here but are involved in an adult education or workplace program, you may also be able to take the Virginia test.
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What subjects does the GED cover?
The GED is a series of five tests with questions covering reading, writing, mathematics, social studies, and science.
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What must I score to pass the tests?
Candidates need a standard score of 410 in order to pass each of the individual GED tests and an overall average score of 450 for the five-test battery. To receive a 410 standard score on an individual GED test, candidates generally need to answer 60 to 65 percent of the questions correctly.
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I have some disabilities. Can I get help taking the tests?
Yes. Accommodations can be made for those people needing assistance taking the test.
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I didn't pass the tests. Now what?
You can have other chances to pass the tests.
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I lost my transcripts/certificate. What should I do?
Call the Department of Education's GED Database Administrator at 804-786-4642 or 1-800-292-3820. Or you can fill out this GED Transcript/Certificate request form and return it to the address listed on the form along with a check or money order.
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What is the Race to GED?
Race to GED is a vital part of Governor Mark Warner's Education for a Lifetime program. The goal of the Race to GED program is to help improve the commonwealth's economy by doubling the number of GED certificates earned by Virginians. Find out more »
The three components of the Race to GED are:
GED Fast Track - requires higher level reading and math skills and targeted study to pass the GED test within 90 days
GED Preparation - requires moderate skills in reading and math and targeted study to pass the GED tests within 180 days
Adult Basic Education - more in-depth study is needed before moving into GED Preparation
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