Test Scores - GED (2024)

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Test Scores - GED? ›

Pass/High School Equivalency: Minimum score of 145 on each of the four content area modules. (U.S. Only) GED^® College Ready: Scores of 165 – 174 on any given GED^® test content module. (U.S. Only) GED^® College Ready+ Credit: Scores of 175 and above on any given GED^® test content module.

Pass/High School Equivalency: Minimum score of 145 on each of the four content area modules. (U.S. Only) GED^® College Ready: Scores of 165 – 174 on any given GED^® test content module. (U.S. Only) GED^® College Ready+ Credit: Scores of 175 and above on any given GED^® test content module.

Most students are tested on five sections of the GED. For example, if your total score was 2300 and you took five sections, your average GED score would be 460 (2300/5 = 460). Then, divide your average by the highest possible score you can get on the GED (usually a score of 800) to find your percentage.

What is a Good GED Score? A good GED score is at least 145 points per subject, so at least 580 points for the whole test (4 subjects).

A GED score of below 300 is the approximate equivalent of a GPA of 1 or below. 300 to 400 is the approximate equivalent of a GPA of 1.5 to 2.0. 401 to 500 is the approximate equivalent of a GPA of 2.0 to 2.9. 501 to 600 is the approximate equivalent of a GPA of 3.0 to 3.4.

California uses the 145 AND 580 scoring standard² (which means that no subtest score less than 145 is allowed, and a total score of at least 580 is required.) The 580 total score is based on the test taker scoring at least 145 in all four subtests (4 * 145 = 580).

Demonstrating Your Strengths with a GED

The actual score on the GED sections matters. It is not enough to just pass the test if you want to use the GED to apply to college later on. Colleges will look at your score in each component to help make decisions about admissions.

1 answer. While there is no way to exactly convert between GED and GPA, you can estimate your GPA equivalent by dividing your GED score by the maximum possible score of 200. For example, one of your scores is 180/200, which equals 90%. 90% is generally counted as an A, which equates to a GPA between 3.7-4.0.

165-174. If you score in the 165-174 score range, that means you have the skills needed to start college-level courses and may be exempt from placement tests or remedial (non-credit) courses in college.

Depending on which test you're taking, you only need to answer 40-50% of the questions correctly to get a passing score. Passing the test can be fast and easy, with a little preparation. If you don't study for the test, it might be too hard. Very few people can pass the test without preparing for it first.

Is it possible to score 200 on the GED? ›

A passing test score is 145. GED® Test score requirements are: Required minimum standard score of 145 on each test (Max possible: 200)

Each GED test module is scored from 100-200 points. A student must score at least 145 on each of the four modules, 580 out of 800 points, to get the minimum passing grade. Students need to pass every subject individually, so if you get less than 145 in any module, you fail the test.

It doesn't matter if it's reading, writing, math, science or social studies, 410 or higher will typically get the job done. The lowest score on the GED is a 200. The highest is 800.

Passing the test can be fast and easy, with a little preparation. If you don't study for the test, it might be too hard. Very few people can pass the test without preparing for it first. As long as you put in the time to learn the skills required to pass, the GED test will be a breeze.