GED Testing Information

Congratulations on taking one of the most important steps of your life -- earning your GED credential! Millions of people like you have taken the GED Tests to get a better job, continue their education, or to feel better about themselves. The GED tests measure your knowledge and academic skills against those of today's traditional high school graduates.

Did you know these facts?

• The first GED tests were developed in 1942 to help returning World War II veterans finish their studies and re-enter civilian life.
• More than 860,000 adults worldwide take GED tests each year.
• Those who obtain scores high enough to earn a GED credential outperform at least one-third of today's high school seniors.
• One out of every seven people who finish their high school education each year earns a credential by passing the GED tests.
• Many who take the GED tests are preparing to enter a community college or four-year university. In fact, about one in 20 first-year college students is a GED graduate.
• More than 95 percent of U.S. employers consider GED graduates the same as traditional high school graduates in regard to hiring, salary, and opportunity for advancement.
• GED graduates include: comedian Bill Cosby, Wendy's founder Dave Thomas, Delaware's Governor Ruth Ann Minner, and U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell of Colorado.

Things to Remember

All candidates must be pre-registered and pre-paid to take the test. To pre-register, you may fax the completed GED-123, high school withdrawal (if applicable) and pay voucher or receipt to Sharon Spann or Linda Bush at (270) 554-6309 or mail to the address below.  All documentation must be received by the Friday prior to the preferred test date.  We will contact you (Adult Ed Center) with the available test dates for your client after we receive all documentation to confirm a date.

All first-time and repeat examinees must present a valid government issued photo identification on the day of the test. No examinee will be admitted to the testing room without a valid government issued photo identification.

First-time examinees must have a signed GED application and a complete GED Demographics form. Also each examinee must pay the $60 registration fee or submit an approved test voucher before they are allowed to test. GOOD NEWS!  Registration fees have been waived through June 2012.  Call to register today!  Demographics and GED Applications are available from the Adult Education Center in your county. To obtain a phone number for your county Adult Education Center check the Kentucky Adult Education website.

Repeat examinees - those who have already taken at least one part of the GED test do not need a new application or demographic sheet. Each examinee must pay the test fee or submit an approved test voucher before they are allowed to test. Cost of retesting is $30 per sub-section, not to exceed the total cost of the test. GED appointments for repeat examinees will be accepted in the Assessment Center Office located in the Emerging Technology Center on the WKCTC campus. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To register call the West Kentucky Adult Education Center at (270) 534-3451.

Testing with accommodations is available for examinees who qualify. For details, please see your adult education provider or contact WKCTC's Chief Examiner at lbush0009@kctcs.edu or call (270) 534-3853.

How can I obtain a copy of my GED scores or diploma?
You will receive one free copy of your GED scores every time you take any part of the GED test. These scores will be mailed to the address you specify on your GED demographic sheet within seven working days of your test date. When you pass all parts of the test, a GED diploma will be mailed to you free of charge.

To receive additional copies of your official GED transcript, visit the Kentucky Adult Education website or call
(800) 928-7323.   Do you need help preparing for the GED? The West Kentucky Adult Education Department at West Kentucky Community & Technical College offers FREE GED classes at the Skills Enhancement Center.  For more information call 270-534-3451.  Visit Adult Education.