Adult Directory 2013

V. EDUCATION
A. General Educational Development (GED): As of January 1, 2014 all GED tests &
practice tests are computer-based. To take the exam testers must be computer literate.
The GED is a nationally recognized measure of high school knowledge and skills. GED
exams cover five core subjects: math, science, language arts (writing), social studies and
language arts (reading). Full examinations require at least 7 ¼ hours to complete. Tests
may be taken per subject or at one time (not recommended, as there are only 10 minute
breaks between end and next start times per subject tests). Tests are available in English,
Spanish, French, Braille, or audiocassette, the cost for the full GED computer exam is
$120 ($24 per subject). If a subject test is failed, only that test need be retaken at $24 per
subject. Register for the computer-based test and/or tutorial at: www.gedcomputer.com
(MYGED). MyGED will provide test location, dates, and times. Practice test can be
taken on a personal computer at home, office, library, etc. However, GED test takers
must report, in person at the designed GED testing center with government issued ID.
Scores are available within 24 hours after completing each subject of the exam or practice
exam. In order to sit for a GED exam you must: be at least 16 years old, not enrolled in
school during the previous 6 months, and digitally literate.
GED exams are administered at:
GED Testing Center OSSE
441 4 th Street, NW N-370
(202) 274-7173 www.dcged.org
Correctional Treatment Facility (CTF) (If under DOC custody)
1901 D Street, SE 20003
(202) 698-3000
GED Transcript and/or Verification: An official transcript of scores may be requested by
mail or in person. A transcript is available to individuals who have earned a GED
credential by successfully sitting for and passing the DC GED Exam. Test records for
years 1997 - 2002 are maintained under an individual's social security number. Records
prior to 1997 are filed by year. The test scores are confidential. An examinee must
request in writing that an official score report or verification be sent to a specific
institution, employer, or other organization. Written requests must include the examinee’s
signature and social security number.
A "verification" is a written statement under the signature and seal of the GED
Administrator of the District of Columbia stating the examinee's pass or fail status and
the date as confirmed by a records search. Mail completed form along with a money
order made payable to GED Testing Center-OSSE to:
GED Testing and Verifications - 441 4 th Street, NW 370N, Washington, DC 20001
Fees: Transcript, each request ($10.00) Verification, each request ($10.00)
Money orders or business checks only. Same-day transcripts if applicant at GED Testing
and Verification, Sumner School, 1201 17th Street, NW Mon-Fri 8:30am to 2:45pm.
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