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Testing - Interpreting Results

Scores Qualifying for the GED® Certificate

To pass you must achieve a total score, combining the scores of all five tests, of at least 2250, with none of the individual test scores less than 450.

Notification of Test Results

You will be notified of your test results as soon as possible after testing.

Understanding Your Test Results

Use this sample test score document (in Adobe .pdf format*) to help understand your test results. Please note: while the sample test score document shows 410 is a passing score, the minimum score in South Dakota for passing the test is 450.

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