GED Testing Service (Pearson VUE)
GED
General Educational Development Test
The high-school equivalency credential. Passing all four subject tests certifies high-school-level academic skills for jobs and college admission.
Blueprint-complete program: 4 decks, 548 cards.
What's on the exam
GED 2014 series (four subject tests)
Reasoning Through Language Arts
25%Reading comprehension and analysis · Grammar, usage and mechanics (editing) · The extended response argumentative essay · Evaluating arguments and evidence
Mathematical Reasoning
25%Number sense and operations · Algebra, expressions and equations · Functions and graphing · Geometry and measurement · Data, statistics and probability
Science
25%Life science · Physical science · Earth and space science · Scientific method, data and models
Social Studies
25%Civics and government · US history · Economics · Geography and the world · Interpreting sources and data
Frequently asked questions
How much does the GED cost?
The GED costs $80. Roughly $20-$40 per subject; varies by state.
How long is the GED and how many questions does it have?
Varies by subject (multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, fill-in, extended response) — About 7 hours total across four tests.
What do you need to pass the GED?
145 on each subject (scale 100-200); 165+ college-ready.
Can you retake the GED?
Per-subject retakes; waiting period after three attempts.
What is the best way to study for the GED?
Study the official blueprint, not random material: the exam is weighted by domain (Reasoning Through Language Arts 25%, Mathematical Reasoning 25%, Science 25%, Social Studies 25%). Spaced-repetition flashcards built domain-by-domain against that blueprint are the most time-efficient way to cover everything the exam tests.
Ready to prepare?
Our GED — High School Equivalency program follows this exact blueprint — every domain covered, scheduled by spaced repetition, with a journey from first card to test day.