General Educational Development (GED)®
Official exams are given at the Burley and Twin Falls campuses.
Preparing for the Tests
GED® READY The Official GED ® Practice Test
GED® Ready tests can be purchased at ged.com (usually $7.99) and taken anywhere you have internet service.
RED = not likely to pass
YELLOW = too close to call
GREEN = likely to pass (145+ out of 200)
GED® is separate from 天涯社区官网 and taking classes at 天涯社区官网 is not required. However, math and language classes are offered free in the greater Magic Valley area and may help test-takers prepare to be successful on the various exams. Call 208-732-6534 for the current schedule.
A GED® is just as good as a high school diploma and sometimes it is better.
100% of Idaho College accept the GED® transcript, 97% of colleges and employers across the USA accept the GED® transcript.
Relocating to Idaho? GED® scores from other states will transfer. Use the same ged.com account.
What to Expect on the Tests
Each test is scored on a scale from 100 to 200. A score of 145 is passing. Test-takers must pass all four exams in order to receive a GED® credential. Results for the tests are available within 24 hours (usually much faster), directly to their GED.com account.
The GED® consists of four separate tests
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Reasoning through Language Arts
150 minutes -
Mathematical Reasoning
120 minutes -
Science
95 minutes -
Social Studies
75 minutes
Are your scores college ready?
Registering to take the Tests
Computer-based testing is available on the Twin Falls and Burley campuses only. Online testing from home may be possible with proper computer set-up including camera and audio equipment and reliable internet. For details review .
Registration, scheduling, and online payment are required at or by calling Pearson Vue at 1-877-EXAM-GED
(1-877-392-6433).
Testing Fees
Tests cost $36 each, payable at the time of scheduling by debit/credit card or
voucher number. $36 per subject x 4 subjects = $144 total. The first 2 re-takes in a single subject are $10 each.
Tests completed before January 2, 2014
GED and High School Equivalency (HSE) credential earners prior to 2014 can get full information from the Idaho State website at