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Frequently Asked GED Questions |
Where
can I take the GED?
The GED test is given at seventeen local testing
centers in New Hampshire. Each one sets up its own
testing schedule and procedures for registration.
To find out where testing centers are located, call
the GED Testing Office at (603) 271-6699 or look
at the list: GED
Testing Centers in New Hampshire
Do I have to go to a GED class?
No. Some testing centers require that you pass a
practice test before you sign up for the official
GED, but there is no requirement that you attend
classes. Some people may have the skills to do well
on the GED without taking a class.
If you want to take some classes or work with a
tutor to improve your skills, we can tell you where
there are adult education classes. Call the Bureau
of Adult Education at (603) 271-6698 or look at
the the section on Preparation
for the GED Tests.
Can I study on my own?
Yes, you can find GED study books at most libraries
and book stores.
How much does the GED cost?
It's $65 at every New Hampshire testing center.
(Testing centers that give practice tests may have
a separate fee for the practice test, usually $10
or $15.)
Do I have to be a resident of New Hampshire?
You must be a resident of New Hampshire to receive
a New Hampshire GED certificate. If you are from
another state, you should talk with the GED administrator
in your state to see if they can accept results
from New Hampshire before you plan to test here.
Do I have to be a citizen?
You do not have to be a citizen to take the GED,
but you must be a New Hampshire resident and have
a photo ID.
How long does it take to get the results
after a person takes the GED Tests?
The tests are scored by National Scoring Service.
It usually takes about two weeks for your testing
center to get the results.
What
do I need in order to pass the GED test and obtain
the NH GED certificate?
In order to pass the GED Test and obtain the New
Hampshire GED certificate, ALL THREE of the following
criteria must be met:
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a minimum of 410 to pass any one test, and any
test under 410 must be retaken;
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the total score must be 2250 or higher; and
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the average score must be 450 or higher.
Call your local adult education center for current
testing dates and times.
How
old do you have to be to take the GED Tests?
According to New Hampshire rules, you have to be 18 years old. The compulsory school age in New Hampshire is now 18. In some circumstances youth 16 or 17 may receive permission from their schools to take GED Tests. See Information for 16 and 17 year old youth.
I've been home schooled and I need to take
the GED to be eligible for college. What can I do?
Home schooled students 18 and older may register for the GED Tests at any GED Testing Center. Home schooled students 16 or 17 who have completed their home schooling programs and passed GED Official Practice Tests may apply using GED Referral Form 3 to seek approval from the organization that oversees their home schooling.
How do I get a GED transcript?
We need to receive a written request from you, and
there is a $5 fee. You can print a request form,
fill it out, and mail it with a check or money order
for $5 payable to State of New Hampshire to GED Testing, NH Department of Education, Division of
Adult Learning and Rehabilitation, 21 South Fruit
Street, Suite 20, Concord , NH 03301. Your transcript
request will be processed within two business days
of receipt. You may print a GED
Transcript Request Form.
