Receiving GED Test Results

Your results will be mailed to you two to four weeks after you have written the tests. Since GED Tests results are confidential, they will not be given over the telephone to anyone. If you obtain a standard score of at least 450 on each of the five tests, you will be issued an Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate.

Interpreting GED Tests Results

Your performance on each of the five GED Tests is reported in two ways: as "standard scores," ranging from 200 to 800, and "percentile ranks," ranging from 1 to 99. Both scores compare your results to scores earned by a recent representative national sample of high school seniors. Approximately 68% of all graduating seniors score between 400 and 600 on the standard score scale. Only 2% of graduating seniors score lower than 300 or higher than 700. View the interactive sample of a GED Test Result.

Getting Additional Transcripts or Certificates of GED Tests Results

To request additional transcripts or certificates, you must submit a written request or download the GED Test Results Request form. All requests must be signed by the applicant.

Your request must include:

• your full name
• your date of birth
• the name and address of the institution to which the document is to be sent (if applicable)
• the contact name at the institution (if applicable)
• the reference number for your file at the institution (if applicable)
• your daytime telephone number
• your signature

The fee for additional transcripts or certificates is $10 per document. Requests can be sent via mail, fax, or can be submitted in person.

Rewrites are Possible

Rewrites are possible in the following two cases:

• if your standard score on a test is less than 450
• if an employer or educational institution requires a higher score (A written request from the employer or educational institution is required.)

A rewrite is allowed with no waiting period unless your score is less than 400; in which case, you must wait three months before rewriting. You are encouraged to do some form of preparation during that time. Further rewrites are possible; however, you must wait until the following calendar year. Tests may be written only twice in any calendar year (January 1 to December 31).

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