Testing Update: New Information about the Online Proctored GED Test Pilot

June 10, 2020

The Online Proctored GED Test pilot program has launched and students are actively registering for test dates and taking their GED test subjects from home.

In our recent follow-up webinar, we shared additional information about the pilot and how educators can help prepare their students for this testing option.

In the second webinar we also share the following:

  • Timing and revised phases
  • States by pilot phases
  • Additional resources
  • Visual overview of the eligible student experience 

Our GED.com webpage also includes the first webinar with links to a full system check, slide decks for each presentation, a list of states by pilot phases and a test policy fact sheet. 

We recently published an article for students to answer some frequently asked questions and to share an overview of this pilot program including eligibility and testing requirements. Students can also view a short video that shares this information and what to expect on test day.

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  3. I would really appreciate to take the test online due covid it have been holding me up I have two parts left to take

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  6. How do I register to take my test online from home I failed and only have science as a subject to pass to receive my HSE diploma. I’m from the Bronx, New York and was wondering if I qualify and what are the requirements.

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    1. Hi,

      The GED test is not offered as an option for a high school equivalency diploma in New York.

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        1. Hi Tony,

          The GED test program is not available in New York as an option for a high school equivalency diploma.

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  11. I have passed all except the math I work second shift is there a way I can take my test online?

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  13. I wanna do my GED Test as soon as possible on online, I’m getting tired of waiting for the test center to be open because of the COVID-19. I would like to take the GED Test online, please. Thank you

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    1. I agree, my testing date was cancelled for my math. How do schedule to take my test online from home.

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    1. Hi Jeanine,

      The GED test is not offered as an option in New York for a high school equivalency diploma.

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  28. I would love to take my GED online since of going to the test center with this Coronavirus issue that’s happening

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  32. Dear who this concerns. I am instred in taking the Ged. I need to know if I can take the practice test and the Offical Test at home. I live in Livingston Montana. The state of Montana offers the HI Set test. I am not instred in that one do to common core in the tests. I have had the experience in failing the HI Set.

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    1. Hi Jenny,

      Thank you for your interest. The GED test is not currently offered as an option for a high school equivalency diploma in Montana.

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    2. Hi Jenny,

      The GED test is not currently an option for a high school equivalency diploma in Montana.

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  34. Is this trial period for the English Language test only? What about the Spanish language test. Is it included in the trial?

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    1. Hi Jacqueline,

      As of right now the Online Proctored GED Test pilot is only available in English.

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  39. Covid has hindered the progression of accomplishing the goal for many.
    Taking it online would help tremendously for thousands of us who’ve busted our rear-ends to get this.

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      1. I live south Carolina and test was cancelled due to Covic19. How do schedule to test from home. I only have one part left that I need to take.

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  41. I think this is a great idea to take into consideration being that our current states are in a COVID-19 ! We should have the right to take our test since we don’t know who long it will take to re-open up test centers! I for one would like to have the option to do so myself.

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  43. I would like to take the GED course on line as soon as possible. Please share the information need to complete this, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you

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  44. I agree, my testing date was cancelled for my math. How do schedule to take my test online from home.

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  47. Ok I think this situation is a little out of touch. I’m located in Florida. I have all subjects passed expect Math. I have a GED ready score from the practice test, had my test cancelled because of this pandemic. I do not know why I did not get an email from the GED to take the test? I’m pretty sure I qualify. I try to schedule the test to take in person and all I get is a strange ERROR_VUE_WIDE_BLOCK. I’m guessing the Miami area for the test centers is not open. I would love a nice answer to clarify and explain what do I have to do to qualify to take the test online. I just wanna take the test and move on.

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  49. Please let me know when online testing is available, due to covid-19 I’m not leaving my house. I’ve passed everything except for my math and I have a job offer but I have to have a GED.

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    1. Hi,

      As of right now students can not retake test subjects through the online proctored option. We will notify eligible students when and if the option becomes available.

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  51. hi I was unable to do my last test online because the person that was suppose to be watching me said to restart my computer….. when I did so it basically said that the time had past for me to take the test what should I do to get back my money

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    1. Hi Star,

      Students that are eligible for the Online Proctored GED test will receive notification in their GED.com accounts.

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  55. Until when does GED plan on having the online pilot proctored test run till? just want to know how long I have to study till I take test. Im in Washington state incase that helps.

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    1. Hi Neilson,

      We have no plans to end the Online Proctored GED test pilot in the near future. States do have the option to participate or end participation at any time.

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