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As of July 1, 2004, the fee for duplicate GED diplomas, official
GED transcripts and GED verifications is $10. Cash or Money Orders
only.
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State GED Testing Program Office
The State GED Testing Office is located in downtown Topeka, Kansas
in the Curtis State Office Building. The office is housed in
the office of the Kansas Board of Regents and is responsible
for the oversight and supervision of GED Testing Centers, issuance
of Kansas State High School Diplomas, review of requests for
GED test accommodations, and the issuance of transcripts and
duplicate diplomas. Walk-in service is available Monday through
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The address is 1000 SW. Jackson
Street, Suite 520, Topeka, Kansas 66612-1368
The GED office number is 785-296-3191.
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GED Preparation Programs
Preparation programs offer instruction aimed at successful
completion of the GED Tests. For more specific information about
what each program offers, contact the program directly. Many of
these programs, in addition to providing GED instruction, offers
Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, and other
adult education and family literacy services.
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GED Testing Centers
GED Testing is conducted under secure conditions at official
GED Testing Centers. Testing Centers are approved by the National
GED Testing Service and the State GED Testing Office, monitored
by the State GED Administrator, and staffed by approved qualified
examiners.
GED Testing is not conducted or available through correspondence
or the Internet. Valid GED testing is available only through official
GED Testing Centers.
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GED Records
Two kinds of official records are available to persons
who have tested and / or received a Kansas State high school diploma:
transcripts and duplicate diplomas. Both are official documents
and bear the State Seal. To obtain a transcript and / or duplicate
diploma, submit either a completed GED
Request Form or a written request containing the following
information:
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Name
at the time the test was taken and current name, if different
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Date
of birth
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Social
Security Number
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Current
phone number
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Where
and when the GED Tests were taken
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Type
of record--transcript and/or duplicate diploma-and the number
of copies
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Address
to which the record(s) should be sent
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Signature
of the GED candidate or recipient
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GED Forms
- Duplicate
GED diplomas and copies of GED transcripts-
To
obtain either of these, submit a signed written request or GED
Request Form to Kansas Board of Regents / GED 1000 SW Jackson
Street, Suite 520, Topeka, Kansas 66612. The fee for duplicate
diplomas and transcripts is $10 for each document you request
payable by cash, money order, or cashiers check. No personal
checks will be accepted.
- GED Verifications
In order to verify a GED score you must mail a signed
release form to Kansas Board of Regents / GED and include a
$10 processing fee.
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GED Skills and Content
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GED in Spanish 2004
As of January 1, 2004, the Spanish-language GED Tests match
the content, skills, and levels of proficiency assessed by the English-language
GED Tests (2002 series).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What
are the GED Tests?
- The GED
Tests measure the major academic skills and concepts associated
with four years of regular high school instruction. They provide
an opportunity for persons who have not graduated from high
school to earn a high school equivalency diploma.
- The GED
Tests measure competency in five subject areas: Language Arts-Writing,
Social Studies, Science, Language Arts-Reading, and Mathematics.
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- Who
is eligible to take the GED Tests?
- Residents
of Kansas. Residency is defined as having a Kansas (un-expired)
driver's license and / or a Kansas identification card.
- Adults
18 years of age or older may test without any special conditions.
Special conditions apply to persons who are at least 16 years
of age (but have not reached their 18th birthday)
- Persons
who are not enrolled in an accredited high school.
- Those
who have not already graduated from an accredited high school
nor received a GED high school equivalency diploma.
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- What
documentation is required to take the GED Tests?
- When
GED candidates register to take the GED Tests, they must provide
current photo identification which includes name, address,
date of birth, and signature. Acceptable current photo identification
includes:
- Kansas
Driver's License
- Photo
ID cards issued by Kansas Division of Motor Vehicles
- Passport
- Military
ID
- Other
forms of national or foreign government ID
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- What
are the special conditions under which a 16 or 17 year old may
take the GED Test?
Kansas law states that persons between the ages of 16 and 17 may
take the GED Tests only when they present a completed Compulsory
Attendance Exemption form and a Compulsory School Attendance Disclaimer
from the school district to which the candidate currently resides,
or the candidate presents a marriage certificate, a court order,
or legal documentation of emancipation; or the candidate is adjudicated
and is under court authority.
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- Where
are the GED Tests offered?
GED Tests are administered only by GED Testing Centers that have
been authorized by the national GED Testing Service and approved
by the Kansas State GED Administrator. No unauthorized sites may
administer the GED Tests. There are currently 27 official GED
Testing Centers in Kansas. Each Testing Center's testing schedule
varies. To find out when the GED Tests are administered and how
to register at a Testing Center; contact the Center(s) of your
choice.
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- What
are the passing scores for a Kansas State high school diploma
and how can they be interpreted?
The GED Diploma is awarded when a candidate receives a score of
at least 420 on each of the five tests with an average score of
450 (2250 total points) on all five tests.
- The score
scales for the GED Tests are referenced to the performance
of graduating high school seniors on the GED Tests.
- To ensure
that scores reflect the performance of contemporary high school
seniors, the tests are periodically checked.
- Scores
range from a minimum of 200 to a maximum of 800 points for
each of the five GED Tests.
- Only
an estimated 60% of high school graduates would pass the GED
Tests at the minimum scores of 420 on each test and an average
of 450 (2250 total points) on all five tests, according to
the 2001 Norming Study.
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- Can
GED candidates retest if they don't pass the first time?
Yes. Retests are administered using a form of the GED Test(s)
different from the form(s) the candidate has already taken. Candidates
do not have to complete the full battery of five GED Tests before
they can retest on any single test. Candidates that did not receive
the minimum passing score of420 points may retest on any of the
five GED Tests in order to bring the score up to the minimum.
When candidates have received the minimum passing score of 420
points on each of the GED tests and still have a total score of
less than 2250, they may retest on whichever tests they choose,
as long as the form of the particular test is different from the
one that they took earlier. If a candidate retests on the same
test form, the retest score will be automatically invalidated.
Since there are only three test forms available in the state each
year, a candidate may test only three times during any given year.
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- What
is the GED Practice Test?
The GED Practice Test is a shortened form of the GED Tests designed
to indicate whether or not a person is ready to take and pass
the GED Tests. Administered under timed conditions, it is a good
predictor of success for the English version of the GED Tests.
For information about taking the GED Practice Test, contact a
GED Testing Center.
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- Is
there a fee for taking the GED Tests?
Most testing centers are supported primarily from fees charged
for testing. Currently the fees are as follows:
- $25 for
taking the practice test
- $68 for
the official GED test
- $68 per
retest
In most instances, Adult Education preparation programs do not charge
a fee for taking the GED Practice Test.
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- Are
testing accommodations available for candidates with special needs
and Spanish-language?
Adult learners with special needs may apply for special testing
accommodations if they can document that they are capable of passing
the GED Tests but are prevented from doing so because of a disabling
condition.
Candidates with learning or physical disabilities may request
modifications of standard testing conditions based on documented
special needs. Modifications include: extended testing time, assistance
from a scribe, use of a calculator, testing in a private room
and/or frequent supervised breaks. Special editions of English-language
GED Tests are available in audiocassette, Braille, and large print
formats when need is documented.
To receive testing accommodations, candidates must complete a
request form that fulfills these criteria:
- Documentation
of ability to pass the GED Tests
- Documentation
of the disabling condition
- Relation
of the requested accommodations to the documented disabling
condition
- Completion
of the request forms in their entirety
In addition to the listed criteria, requests for accommodations
for specific learning disabilities and/or ADHD must provide recent
documentation of academic achievement. Although the request forms
for physical and/or emotional disabilities may be copies, the
requests for accommodations for specific learning disabilities
and/or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) must be
submitted on original forms. Request
forms are available at all Kansas GED Testing Centers.
Completed request forms must be reviewed by the testing center
where the candidate plans to test. Incomplete requests will be
returned to the candidate for completion. After review by the
testing center, the request must be sent to the State GED Testing
Office for approval. In unusual cases, the request will be forwarded
to the national GED Testing Service for review.
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- How
are GED test scores related to rank-in-class?
Grade point average cannot be determined from GED test scores.
However, GED percentile ranks can be viewed as approximate class
rank.
GED percentile rankings represent the GED graduate's performance
related to the performance on the GED Tests of a representative
group of graduating high school seniors.
GED
Standard Score and Estimated Class Rank of Graduating High School
Seniors
GED Score Est. Class Rank GED Score Est.
Class Rank
700
Top 1% 550
Top 25%
670 Top
2% 530 Top
33%
660 Top
3% 520
Top 40%
640
Top 5% 500 Top
50%
610
Top 10% 460 Top
55%
580
Top 15% 450 Top
60%
570
Top 20%
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- Can
GED scores be used for college admission?
Nearly all colleges and universities in the U.S. accept the GED
diploma as a high school equivalency credential. GED Tests cannot
be used as a substitute for placement or admission tests.
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- Can
GED test scores be upgraded by retesting after a diploma has been
awarded?
Passing GED scores for candidates that have qualified for a GED
diploma can be upgraded ONLY if an employer, a college or a university
requires higher scores. To upgrade scores, a candidate must have
a letter from the college or workplace, on its letterhead, identifying
the minimum average score required for employment or enrollment.
The letter must be submitted to the State GED Administrator for
approval. The candidate MUST receive approval BEFORE the tests
are retaken.
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