The GED Exam is administered at the following locations:
DeKalb Technical College
Paul M. Starnes Center
1085 Montreal Road
Clarkston, GA 30021
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DeKalb Technical College
Covington Campus
16200 Alcovy-Jersey Road
Building A, Auditorium
Covington, GA 30014
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| Testing is offered Monday - Thursday two weeks of
each month, and on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month. |
Testing is offered on the 1st & 2nd Saturdays
of each month.
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Registration:
Tuesdays at 9:00 AM or 5:30 PM
Clarkston Testing Schedule
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Registration:
Monday prior to the 1st test Saturday of each month.
Covington Testing Schedule
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(Schedules may vary due to holidays)
The phone number for the GED Testing in Clarkston or Covington is (404) 297-9522, extension
2516.
Requirements for Testing
Applicants are required to attend a mandatory registration session
prior to testing. Applicants for the GED Examination must submit
a valid, official picture I.D., verification of Social Security number, and $19.00 for each
of the five tests comprising the GED Exam (Fee for entire test totals $95.00). This testing fee is non-refundable,
and is payable in cash, money order or cashiers check. There is an
$19.00 fee for each re-test if the applicant does not
successfully pass the initial test or if the applicant does not show
up for their test appointment. Persons who have previously earned
a high school diploma from an accredited institution or a GED credential
are not eligible to take the examination.
A total of 2250 points, with no single test score below 410,
is a passing score. This is an average standard score of 450. Individuals
who score below 410 on any test must retake that
test even if the total score for all five tests is 2250 or higher.
If these requirements are not met, a waiting period for retesting
may apply based on the average score attained by the examinee. Individuals
who do not earn 2250 points and who desire to retest must wait until
the waiting period expires to retest. However, if the individual enrolls
in GED preparation classes, he/she may retest when the instructor
certifies that they are ready to test again.
Age Requirements for Testing
Individuals who are twenty years old or older may test at any time.
Individuals who are 18 and 19 years old must show an official Withdrawal
Form at the time of registration. Individuals who are 16 or 17
years old may test only if they have approval from the Office of Adult
Literacy, Department of Technical and Adult Education. Applications
for Special Needs Testing, Under 18, must be obtained and submitted
to the GED office through an Adult Literacy teacher.
Test Accommodations
Special test accommodations are available to individuals with physical,
learning or emotional disabilities. Please contact the GED Chief Examiner
for additional information.
Reporting of Scores and Transcripts
Transcripts and diplomas will be mailed from the State GED Office to all candidates upon successful completion of the exam. This usually takes
6-8 weeks. Additional official GED transcripts can be ordered from the following
agency:
Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education
Office of Adult Literacy / GED Testing Service
1800 Century Place, 300-B
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 679-1645
Hours of operation for walk-ins: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM , Mon,Tue,Thu,Fri
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Wed
$5.00 for official transcript, $8.00 for GED Diploma (Money Orders
or Cashiers Checks only)
The DeKalb Technical College GED office gives unofficial scores to candidates in
Clarkston on Tuesdays only between the hours of 8:30 PM and 7:00 PM. Covington
candidates may pick up unofficial scores on registration Mondays (see Covington test schedule).
Unofficial
scores cannot be used as an official transcript. All GED candidates’
information is confidential. Therefore, no GED scores will be reported
over the phone. Candidates should not call the GED office asking for
scores.
Graduation
There is a yearly formal cap and gown graduation ceremony held every
May or June for individuals who meet the requirements for obtaining their
GED diploma. Candidates will be contacted by the first of March for
participation.
