There are about 3,400 GED testing sites worldwide. The majority of these are local schools, including high schools and vocational or community colleges. The American Council on Education's website offers a search feature to find the nearest GED testing site by ZIP code (see Resources). Contact your center of choice and arrange to attend an upcoming GED test.
In addition to proctoring the GED, some school offer programs to help students prepare for the test. Some of these programs are offered on-campus, while others have an online format to accommodate individuals who can't attend classes. Many adult education centers also offer practice tests to help students identify areas of weakness and decide how best to prepare for the actual testing day. The American Council on Education's website offers a list of GED preparation contacts by state.
Upon locating a testing center, be sure to call and confirm its business hours and decide on a test date. The cost of taking the GED varies by state but usually ranges from $50 to $100 for the complete battery of five tests. This fee goes toward the testing materials and costs of administration and scoring. When you contact your local test site, you will receive more detailed information about what you need to bring to the test and how the testing will proceed.
Your contact for questions regarding GED testing sites is your jurisdiction's GED testing administrator. There is one administrator for each state, and contact information can by found on the American Council for Education's website. If you require special testing accommodations due to a disability, submit a request form to the chief examiner at your local GED testing center at least one month before your testing date.