Take a GED practice test to find out how much preparation you need before taking the real test. If your score is above passing you should go ahead and sign up for the test. If it is not, consider signing up for a GED test prep class or purchasing a GED test prep book to study at home. Depending on how low your score is, you might need to study for up to two months before taking the test. Take a practice test each week to see how your score is improving and sign up for the test once you reach a passing score.
Sign up for the GED test at an official GED testing location in your area. Pay the fee to take the test. You must take the test at an official location or the test results are not valid. GED test locations are found online at the website of the American Council on Education. Request any special accommodations for disabilities or to take the test in Spanish or French at this time.
Take the GED test on the date you signed up for. Make sure that you get a good night's sleep the night before and eat a good breakfast on the day of the test.
Wait for your results to be sent to you in the mail. You will find out whether you passed the test and received your GED or if you need to study further and take the test at a future time.