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The GED® Tests are administered at the following locations:
DeKalb Technical College - Clarkston Campus Registration: |
DeKalb Technical College - Newton Center Registration: |
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The phone number for the GED Testing in Clarkston or Covington is (404) 297-9522, extension 2516. Please state the test location you are inquiring about.
Applicants are required to attend a mandatory 1 hour registration session prior to testing. Applicants for the GED Tests must submit a valid, official picture I.D., verification of Social Security number, and $19.00 for each of the five tests comprising the GED Exam (Fee for entire test totals $95.00). This testing fee is non-refundable, and is payable at registration in cash, money order or cashiers check. There is an $19.00 fee for each re-test if the applicant does not successfully pass the initial test or test reschedule if the applicant does not show up for their test appointment. Persons who have previously earned a high school diploma from an accredited institution or a GED® credential are not eligible to take the examination.
A total of 2250 points, with no single test score below 410, is a passing score. This is an average standard score of 450. Individuals who score below 410 on any test must retake that test even if the total score for all five tests is 2250 or higher. If these requirements are not met, a waiting period for retesting may apply based on the average score attained by the examinee. Individuals who do not earn 2250 points and who desire to retest must wait until the waiting period expires to retest. However, if the individual enrolls in GED preparation classes, he/she may retest when the instructor certifies that they are ready to test again.
Individuals who are 18 years old or older may test at any time. Individuals who are 18 and 19 years old must show an official Withdrawal Form at the time of registration. Individuals who are 16 or 17 years old may test only if they have approval from the Georgia GED® Testing Program. Applications for Special Needs Testing, Under 18, must be obtained and submitted to the GED office through an Adult Education teacher.
Special test accommodations are available to individuals with physical, learning or emotional disabilities. Please contact the GED Chief Examiner for additional information.
Reporting of Transcripts and diplomas will be mailed from the Georgia GED® Testing Program Office to all test takers. This usually takes 6-8 weeks. Additional official GED transcripts can be ordered from the following agency:
Technical College System of Georgia
Office of Adult Education /GED® Testing Program
1800 Century Place, 300-B
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 679-1645
www.tcsg.edu
The DeKalb Technical College GED® office gives unofficial scores to candidates in Clarkston on Tuesdays only between the hours of 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM. Covington candidates may pick up unofficial scores on registration Mondays (see Covington test schedule). Unofficial scores cannot be used as an official transcript. All GED candidates' information is confidential. Therefore, no GED scores will be reported over the phone. Candidates should not call the GED office asking for scores.
There is a yearly formal cap and gown graduation ceremony held every May or June for individuals who meet the requirements for obtaining their GED® diploma. Candidates will be contacted by the middle of March for participation.
For more information call (404) 297-9522 Ext. 2516 or view the Adult Education Program Contact Information.
