GED

The GED test is currently a computerized four-part test. Scores from the previous tests (taken before January 1, 2014) are not compatible with the current version of the test. Anyone who took the previous version tests but did not earn the credential will need to take and complete new test and pay the test fees of $30 per test.

Big Bend Community College offers 2 options for receiving your GED

GED PREPARATION  or  GED TESTING
(currently online and soon to be on campus again)

GED PREPARATION

Adults 18 and older can take BBCC GED preparation courses for the 4 types of GED tests. 

1. Mathematical Reasoning (Math Concepts-Measurement-Equations)
2. Science (Understanding the Scientific Process)
3. Reasoning through Language Arts(Reading-Writing -Grammar)
4. Social Studies (Contexts to Understand the World and Society)

The GED preparation program at BBCC is self-guided and self-paced with assistance from the faculty.  Students register for the program, pay the $25 fee, create an account, work through the curriculum, take a topic pretest, take a GED.com “GED-ready” pretest, then take the official GED test for each of the 4 topics.

GED TESTING

GED Testing is provided online at GED.com and On-Campus at the BBCC Testing Center.

Adults age 18 and older without a high school diploma can take prepare for the GED exam series.  Students must register, pay fees and schedule the testing online at GED.com….The exam is made up of 4 tests, $30 each in Washington state.

PREPARATION CLASSES ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 

GED Test Registration and Scheduling Information from the BBCC Testing Center

• Go to www.MyGED.com to set up your account to get started. Once you have set up an account, you can take practice tests, schedule tests, reschedule or cancel if needed, pay for the tests, check your scores, and change your profile information. You may also register by calling the Call Center at (877) 392-6433.
• You will need an email (Hotmail, Gmail, and YAHOO) are free right from the www.MyGED.com website if you don’t have one.
• You will need a credit card, debit or pre-paid debit card or voucher number to schedule. If you don’t have one, some merchants sell reloadable pre-paid Visa cards. The test fee is $30 per test.
• Photo ID required at the test.

If you have questions about taking the official test, please contact Kristen Young at the BBCC Testing Center (509) 793-2064.