How to Get a GED in Texas at 17

General Educational Development (GED) tests provide people who did not attend or finish high school with an opportunity to achieve high school equivalency status. While many people who take the GED are 18 years old or older, in Texas, 17 year olds can take the exam if they meet certain eligibility requirements.

Things You'll Need

  • Proof of Texas residency
  • Government-issued photo identification
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Instructions

  1. Preparing for the Texas GED

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      Provide proof of Texas residency. This can include a Texas driver's license or a bill with a Texas address.

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      Provide government-issued photo identification. This can include a Texas driver's license, department of public safety ID card or a U.S. passport.

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      Provide proof that you are not a high school graduate or enrolled in high school.

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      Secure a parent's or legal guardian's permission to take the exam.

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      Schedule your GED exam by contacting a GED testing center near you. Use the American Council on Education website listed in the resources section of this article to find nearby testing centers. You can also call 800-626-9433 to find a testing center.

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      Prepare for the GED either through self-directed study or any of many available books and online preparation programs. All GED exams include testing in five areas: language arts (writing), science, social science, language arts (reading), and math.

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      Score a minimum of 410 in each section to pass. Test takers need a cumulative score of at least 2050.

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