GED Test to Undergo Changes

Published April 26, 2012

The General Educational Development test, or GED, is about to get a make-over. Beginning in 2014, the GED test will cost more, must be taken on a computer, and will contain significant content changes.

Officials say the revised test will measure knowledge and core skills that more closely reflect Common Core State Standards, which is the body of information young people are expected to learn in school and need for success in college and the workforce.

The new GED test will still cover the subject areas of writing, reading, science, social studies and math; however it will be more rigorous than the current test and require a higher level math proficiency.

Other important points:

People who have not passed all parts of the current GED test before December 31, 2013, will have to start over when the 2014 edition begins.

Presently the fee for taking the GED averages $65. When the GED test becomes computer-based in 2014, the fee will be a minimum of $120.

For further information on obtaining a GED, contact the GED Office in the Adult Education Division of the Department of Labor & Workforce Development, (615) 741-7054, or e-mail Susan.Doughty@tn.gov or contact the Williamson County Adult Education office at (615) 472-4075 or email rhondab@wcs.edu for more information.