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How to Get the Records of a GED From 1975 in San Diego

The General Education Development (GED) exam is designed to evaluate whether an individual has the knowledge and skills equivalent to those who come from a high school education in the United States. The exam is usually taken by individuals who don't anticipate themselves being able to complete the four years of high school education typically required for a high school degree. A passing GED score can be used to get into college, the military, or some jobs. In order to prove that you have passed the exam, these institutions may request that you provide them with a copy of your GED records. GED records are stored dating back to 1942, and can be requested from the GED Testing Service.

Instructions

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  Navigate your browser to the American Council on Education's website where you will find the GED Transcript Request Form.
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  Fill out the form completely, making sure to specify the location you took your test in and where you would like your records to be sent. Keep in mind that the American Council on Education, where GED records are kept, charges a fee for each copy of your GED transcript.
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  Print the GED Transcript Request Form by clicking the "Print Form" button on the bottom of the page.
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  Mail the printed form to:
  
  GED Testing Service
  
  One Dupont Circle, Suite 250
  
  Washington, DC 20036-1193
  
  or fax it to: (202) 296-8404
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  Wait for your GED records to arrive in the mail. This will take anywhere from two to six weeks.

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