Pre-GED testing scores

It has been asked, "why do I need to get a 480 on my practice GED test in order for me to take the official GED test, when I only need a score of 410 to pass?"


There are a few reasons why we have this policy in place here at Randolph Community College. Some students will remember that the passing score on a practice GED test was 450. When we had the policy in place we had many students that would get 450 on the practice test and then not score high enough on the real test. The practice test has only half the amount of questions on the official test. According to extensive studies, there is the possibility that one’s practice score and ones official score may fluctuate by 50 points. So if someone scores a 480 on the practice test, it gives that student some wiggle room in case they have an off day at the official testing.

Although the minimum score needed to pass any one of the five GED tests is 410, the cumulative score of all five tests has to equal 2,250 points. That is an average of 450 on each test. By these new policies and testing practices now in place we have seen a remarkable difference in how much better students transition from practice tests to the official GED testing. This is part of our how we at RCC are going from good to great! We are creating opportunities and changing lives.