GED Testing
Madisonville Community College administers the GED exam. More information about the GED
Did you know...
...that those who pass the GED Tests have suprassed the performance of at least 40 percent of the nation's graduating high school seniors?
Eligiblity
Applicants to take the GED in Kentucky must:
- have a Kentucky address
- pass the Official GED Practice Test through an approved Kentucky Adult Education center
- be 19 years of age or an applicant that is 16, 17, or 18 years old must be withdrawn from school at least 90 days. If the applicant cannot wait 90 days, he may get a waiver from the Superintendent.
Locations
Tests are given in one and two-day sessions, and are administered several times every month by the Hopkins and Muhlenberg centers. Contact your local learning center to get started today.
| Center | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Hopkins County Adult Education (ACE2) |
100 School Avenue or Parkway Plaza Mall |
(270) 824-1819 or (270) 824-0306 |
| Muhlenberg County Adult Education (ACE2) | Career Advancement Center | (270) 338-2257 |
| Webster County Adult Education | 200 N. Willow, Providence | (270) 667-9992 |
Test Duration
- Mathematics – 90 minutes
- Language Arts Writing – 120 minutes
- Science – 80 minutes
- Social Studies – 70 minutes
- Language Arts Reading – 65 minutes
Total test time – 7 hours, 5 minutes
Scoring
Test results are expressed as standard scores ranging from 200 to 800. An applicant must earn at least 410 on each test section and avarage at least a 450 across all five sections.
Diploma and Transcripts
- Retrieve your GED scores (If taken after January 2007)
- Request a copy of your GED Transcript or Diploma or call 1-800-928-7323 and choose option 6