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SIGN UP
Sign up online through any computer, tablet, or smartphone. Step 1: Sign up 1. Visit GED.com 2. Complete the “Sign Up” box on the left • Enter a valid email address • Enter your email address a second time to verify • Create a password that is at least 8 characters long and contains letters, at least one number or symbol, and it should not contain your email address 3. Read and accept the terms and conditions by checking the box 4. Click “Sign Up”
Step 2: Complete your profile information 1. Complete your contact information and click “Continue” • You must be at least 16 years old to sign up for MyGED™ • All fields are required except Middle Name, Apt./Suite #, and Secondary Phone • Your name should exactly match the way your name is written on your identification 2. Answer where you plan to test and your current enrollment status and click “Continue” 3. Answer if you plan to request accommodations for modified testing conditions and click “Continue” NOTE: If you are interrupted during this process, don’t worry. Your information is saved after step 1 and you may return and sign in using the information you just entered.
If you’re eligible to test, you can schedule your tests. You will see a yellow “Start Scheduling” button on the “Schedule” tile on your dashboard. If you’re not yet eligible to schedule, you’ll need to Clear Alerts in order to schedule. T TES
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What’s next?
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CLEAR ALERTS
If you cannot schedule a test, you will be notified of additional steps you need to take in your “Alerts.” Find your Alerts in the drop down on the upper left side of your MyGED™ dashboard, indicated by an exclamation point. Clear your alerts in order to schedule. Step 1: Sign in 1. Visit and sign in to GED.com on your computer, tablet, or smartphone • If you do not have an account yet, follow the Sign Up instructions
Step 2: Check alerts 1. Click the exclamation point icon in the blue bar on your MyGED™ dashboard to get more information about your alerts 2. Click on any alert to get more information on how to fulfill the additional requirements • You will see information specific to your state and your personal next steps
Step 3: Complete the indicated steps to become eligible to schedule
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Once the additional steps have been completed correctly, you will receive an email notifying you that you can now schedule your GED® test. You will also see a yellow “Start Scheduling” button on the “Schedule” tile on your dashboard.
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SCHEDULE
All alerts must be cleared before you can schedule the test. If you are eligible to test, you will see a yellow “Start Scheduling” button on the “Schedule” tile on your dashboard. Step 1: Complete your background information 1. Visit and log in to GED.com on your computer, tablet, or smartphone • If you do not have an account yet, follow the Sign Up instructions 2. Click the yellow “Start Scheduling” button on your dashboard 3. Complete background questions about your education, work status, studying, and other information. NOTE: You are only asked to complete these questions the first time you schedule.
Step 2: Select your test details 1. Choose the language you’d like to test in (English or Spanish where allowed) 2. Confirm the exam details and click “Schedule this Exam” 3. Choose the test subjects (content areas) you’d like to schedule and click “Next” NOTE: If you choose more than one test subject at a time, you will only be shown days and times that are open long enough for both test subjects. To see more scheduling days and times, choose one test subject at a time.
Turn over for steps 3 & 4.
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NOTE: This example is for Maryland. Costs vary.
Step 3: Select your test center, date, and time 1. Search for and select your testing center, then click “Next” • You can select up to 3 testing centers to compare availability
2. Search for and select your test appointment day by clicking on the blue box in the calendar for the date you want to schedule 3. Select from the available start times, then click “Next” NOTE: You must choose a testing center in the location where you said you were planning to test. To change this location, return to MyGED™ and Edit Profile.
Step 4: Review your order and pay for the test 1. Review your order • Click “Add Another” if you’d like to schedule more tests • Click “Proceed to Checkout” if your order is complete as is 2. Confirm your personal information is correct and click “Next” • Your name must exactly match your identification 3. Review and agree to the policies, then click “Next” 4. Enter your payment information and click “Next” • If you have a voucher code, enter it on this page in the “Voucher/Promotion Code” box • If not, fill out your credit card and billing information 5. Confirm and submit your order • You will receive an email receipt for your records NOTE: Your credit card will not be charged until you submit your order on the last page.
Pay as you go with the GED® test. Test on what you want, when you want.
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GET SCORES Scores are available online or on a smartphone or tablet for easy access, sharing with educators, or printing.
Step 1: Sign in 1. Visit and log in to GED.com on your computer, tablet, or smartphone • If you do not have an account yet, follow the Sign Up instructions
Step 2: Click on “My Scores” in the blue bar at the top or “Get your Scores” on your “Scores” tile Step 3: Find the test you are looking for and view your scores • 2014 GED® test scores are at the top divided into four subjects • GED Ready™ scores are at the bottom divided into four subjects
Step 4: Click on “View Details” to see and print your full score report Step 5: View your study plan 1. To view your personal study plan, click on “How I Can Score Higher” on the left and select your study materials from the dropdown
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Every student receives the enhanced score report after every test.
