Virginia's Race to GED: Education for success

What are the GED Tests?

The GED Tests are a group of five tests that measure skills that correspond to those of recent high school graduates. The skills tested include: understanding and applying information; evaluating, analyzing, and drawing conclusions; and expressing ideas and opinions in writing. After you pass the five tests, you will receive a credential that certifies your 12th grade-level abilities in reading, writing, social studies, science, and mathematics.

Many adults who did not graduate from high school have developed skills through work, community, family, and study experiences. The GED Tests allow those adults to demonstrate academic abilities that are equivalent to those of high school graduates.

Why get a GED_® Certificate?

Getting your GED certificate can help you to:

• Make More Money
  GED holders make an average of $7000 more per year than those without a GED Certificate or high school diploma.
• Go to College
  GED graduates accomplish as much in college and technical training as traditional high school students.
• Build Your Career
  Most employers accept the GED credentials when hiring and giving promotions.
• Help Your Kids
  Set an example - education is for a lifetime.
• Feel Good About Yourself
  The GED Program ... has helped me build more confidence in myself. -- Katrina, a GED student

How can we help you?

We can help you take those first steps toward getting your GED credentials. Here's how:

• Study for the GED Tests

  Find classes near you; study by television or computer; take a practice test.

• Register for the test

  Register for the test near where you live.

• Transcript/Certificate Request Form: .doc or .pdf

• Questions?

  Get answers to some commonly asked questions.

• Contact us

  Ask us any other questions you may have about the GED Tests.

Not in Virginia?

If you're not from Virginia, you can call the GED Testing Service help line at 1-800-62-MY-GED (1-800-626-9433) or you can find a GED program in your state.

Winning My GED Success Story videos

Click here to see the winners.

For Adult Educators:

The Race to GED has started! Find the outreach information and tools you need to recruit new GED students at the Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center»

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