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GED Tennessee: Information About the Tennessee GED Exam
Build your self-confidence and compete for better jobs with a General Education Development (GED) certificate. This article will review Tennessee's requirements to earning your GED.
Tennessee's GED Requirements:
Eligibility
Individuals must meet the following requirements in order to take the GED exam, www.adultliteracy.org:
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older (age requirements may vary, check with your local testing center for more details)
- Must be a resident Tennessee
- Must have withdrawn from a regular high school program for at least six months
- Not a high school graduate
Exam Format
The exam consists of five different subject sections taken over seven and a half hours:
- Language Arts - Writing
- A 45 minute essay question.
- Language Arts - Reading
- Mathematics (Part 1 and 2)
- A calculator may be used on Part 1 only.
- Science
- Social Studies
Scoring
The score ranges from a minimum of 200 to a maximum of 800 on each subject section. The minimum required on each section is 410. The total minimum required for all subject sections is 2050. Individuals may retake all or part of the exam until a passing score is achieved.
Registration and Fees
Registration must be completed at any one of the many Tennessee testing centers. There is a fee of $65 to take the exam. Bring sufficient ID with your social security number and proof of residence.
Preparation
Visit your local library or bookstore to view the available GED practice materials. Inquire at your local community college or adult learning center for information about GED prep courses. Contact the Tennessee Department of Education, www.state.tn.us/sbe, for further information regarding the GED examination process.
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