How Do I Get My GED in Virginia?

Most people need to do a certain amount of studying before taking the GED test.

Virginia's official GED website claims that taking this exam can help you earn more, enroll in university, lay the foundation for your career, set an example for others and build your own self esteem. The website further explains that many adults who didn't have a chance to finish high school still have an equivalent amount of knowledge as a high school graduate through their life, family and work experiences. "The GED Tests allow those adults to demonstrate academic abilities that are equivalent to those of high school graduates," claims Virginia's GED website. To take the GED in Virginia you need to be at least 18 years old and not enrolled in high school.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Printer
• 2 number two pencils
• Pen
• 2 forms of ID

Instructions

1. Visit vaged.vcu.edu, which is Viriginia's authoritative website to prepare for and take the GED. Click on the link from the menu on the right side of the page that says "Study for the GED tests."

2. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the link that says "GED Practice.com." This will allow you to take an unofficial practice test online.

3. Click on the first section of the Language Arts part of the exam, and work through the subsequent sections: Reading, Science, Mathematics and Social Studies. The entire exam will take you over seven hours.

4. Evaluate your score, which will let you know how intensively you'll need to study. Return to vaged.vcu.edu and click again on "Study for the GED tests." This page will show you several ways to study, including online, in actual classes or via television.

5. Pick a method of studying that suits you, your schedule and the score you got on your practice test. For example, if your score was very low, you might want to actually enroll in classes, which you can do through vaged.vcu.edu. If your score was high you might just want to brush up on concepts by studying online or via television.

6. Register for the GED test once you feel you can pass it with ease. A passing score for the GED is 410 per section, with an overall average of 450 with all five sections combined. Visit the website ged123.org to register.

7. Click on the blue "begin" button and click on the state of Virginia when the map of the United States appears.

8. Click "Continue" and type in your personal information, name and address. The website will assign you a test date. Print out the record of registration for the day of the exam.

9. Take the test. Bring two number two pencils, a pen, two forms of identification and your record of registration on the day of the exam.

Tips & Warnings

• Bring a snack for the day of the exam.

References

• Virgina GED
• GED Online registration

Resources

• My GED: Virginia