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Passing the GED

The score that is required to pass the GED is determined from the scores of graduating high school seniors. The current version of the GED test was created in 2002. High school seniors in 2001 were given the test and their scores determined what is considered to be the passing score for anyone who takes the 2002 version of the GED. The next version of the GED will be released in 2012 and the passing score for that particular version will be determined by the scores of students who are seniors in 2011. The high school seniors take specific tests which are then scored and ranked. These scores and ranks are used as the performance standard for GED candidates. In order to pass the GED, candidates taking the GED must score at least as high as the top 60 percent of graduating high school seniors.

GED candidates must pass each part of the GED with a score that matches or surpasses the scores of the top 60 percent of graduating high school seniors. The areas that are tested by the GED include Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Reading, and Mathematics. GED candidates must also pass the essay portion of the test.

GED credentials allow students the opportunity to enroll in the college or university program of their choice.