How to Apply for a GED Test

If you did not receive a high school diploma, you can take the General Education Development (GED) exam and earn a high school equivalency certificate. The GED is administered in each state. Depending on your location, you can choose from a variety of GED testing centers in your area. Though some testing centers allow you to pre-register for the exam online, certain testing centers require you to apply for the exam in person.

Things You'll Need

  • Photo ID
  • Social Security card
  • Registration fee
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Instructions

    • 1

      Go to the American Council on Education's website (See References), which is the official site for the GED Testing Service. The ACE aids you in locating a GED testing center and provides you with sample test questions from the exam, as well as preparation techniques.

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      Click the "Locate Testing Center" link and enter your ZIP code to search for a GED testing center in your area. Many GED exams are administered at community colleges, vocational schools and learning centers. If you are a resident of South Carolina, visit the South Carolina State Department of Education's website to locate GED testing centers.

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      Contact your preferred testing center and confirm the testing center's exact location and hours of operation. Depending on your schedule, you might be able to find a testing center that administers the GED exam in the evenings or weekends.

    • 4

      Register for the GED. Depending on the testing center you contact, you might have the option to register online or in person. If you choose to register in person, bring a photo ID that displays your current address, your Social Security card and form of payment to cover the registration fee. Depending on the testing center, the registration fee varies.

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