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Is 148 a good GED score?
The GED® test has a passing score of 145 for each test subject. To earn your high school equivalency, you’ll need to score 145 or higher on all four subjects.
Is 150 a good GED score?
A good GED score is at least 145 points per subject so at least 580 points for the whole test (4 subjects). This score guarantee that you pass the GED test and receive the GED diploma from your home state. However, if your goal is to attend college, the score of 145 points per subject is NOT sufficient.
Is 159 a good GED score?
Test-takers must earn a minimum score of 145 on each test subject to pass and earn the high school equivalency credential. The GED® test has two additional passing levels: GED® College Ready (165- 174) and GED® College Ready + Credit (175-200).
How many people pass the GED first try?
Among first-time test-takers, approximately 35 percent did not pass on their first attempt. Approximately 50 percent of GED Tests candidates who did not pass on their first attempt came back for retesting.
Do your GED scores expire?
Your GED diploma never expires There’s no need to renew your diploma or take additional classes to maintain the validity of your diploma. Once you’ve passed all four GED subtests, you’ve earned your diploma that will retain its validity forever! Just like a high school diploma, a GED certificate retains its value.
What is a good GED score?
Though a score of 145 or better is considered a passing score on the GED, a college-ready score is considered to be anything above 164. Students who score 165-174 show that they have the skills needed to start college-level courses and may be exempt from placement tests or remedial (non-credit) courses in college.
What is the hardest part of GED?
Generally speaking, though, we can say that most GED students find Mathematics the most problematic and challenging of the four GED modules (subtests). And to build up self-confidence and to get used to the testing format, taking the most challenging GED® subject first may not be so wise.
Can I get into an Ivy League with a GED?
Most U.S. colleges, including Ivy League schools like Harvard and Yale, accept an applicant’s GED certificate, just as they do a high school diploma. GED diploma-holders can apply as first-year applicants or transfer students if they’ve already earned some college credits.
Has GED test changed?
To address this, back in 2016, GED Testing Service lowered the GED passing score from 150 to 145 per subject. Before this adjustment, the average scores among those who passed the exam were 150 for math, 152 for reading/language, 153 for social studies, and 154 for science.
What happens if you fail the GED 3 times?
What if I don’t pass all the tests the first time? If you did not pass one of your GED® test subjects, you are given two subsequent retests, with no restrictions between retakes. If you fail the third or any subsequent retest, you must wait 60 days for your next attempt.