GED Testing Schedules

Testing Schedule at SVCC

Testing Schedule at Wallace School

What do the GED® tests cover?

Language Arts, Writing

Part I: 50 questions, 75 Minutes

Informational Texts

Part II: 150 to 200 word essay, 45 minutes

Social Studies

50 questions, 70 minutes

Science

50 questions, 80 minutes

Language Arts, Reading

40 questions, 65 minutes

Mathematics

Part I: (with calculator) 25 questions, 45 minutes

Casio FX-260 calculator may be used

Part II: (without calculator) 25 questions, 45 minutes

U.S. and Illinois Constitution

60 questions, no time limit

How do I pass the tests?

On each of the five tests you need to score 410 points and obtain a total standard score of at least 2250 on the entire battery (average score of 450 per test)

How do I register to take the tests?

Register to take the GED® tests through the Regional Office of Education (ROE) in the county in which you live. You will be required to pay the $50 test fee and present a photo ID.

Follow this link to register to take the new GED Computer-Based Test (CBT) tests through SVCC. (Pricing and some requirements will differ from the Paper based test.)

Bureau/Henry/Stark Regional office of Education
Bruce Dennison Superintendent
107 S. State St. Atkinson, IL 61235
(309)936-7890

Caroll/Jo Daviess/Stevenson Regional Office of Education
Marie Stiefel, Superintendent
500 N. Rush St, Stockton, IL 61085
(815)947-3810

Lee/Ogle Regional Office of Education
Amy Jo Clemens, Superintendent
7772 Clinton St, Dixon, IL 61021
(818)652-2054

Whiteside County Regional Office of Education
Gary Steinert, Superintendent
1001 W. 23^rd St., Sterling, IL 61081
(815)625-1495

Web Sites for other ROE's (.pdf)