The
OPT is similar to the GED Test. It takes about 4to 5 hours to complete and is given in the same
way as the actual GED test to give you a good idea about the experience of
taking the actual test. The OPT is made
up of the same five sections as the GED Test: Language Arts/ Reading, Language
Arts/Writing, Science, Social Studies, and Mathematics. Both tests were
developed by the American Council on Education.
Who can take the Official
Practice Test?
Are you ready to pass the GED Test? Are your academic skills
strong enough to allow you to pass? If you are going to take the GED Test, you
should take the Official Practice Test first to see how well you can expect to
do on the GED Test.
Why should I take the
Official Practice Test?
Your OPT scores will enable you to determine if you are ready to
take and pass the GED Test. You will have an experience similar to taking the
GED Test, which means you will be better prepared.
Important: GED Test
Cannot Be Taken Online. In New York State there is no charge to take the GED
test. The GED Tests are only given at official GED Testing Centers approved by
the New York State Education Department. There is no online or computer-based GED
testing. Do not be fooled by misleading ads on other websites.
We
want your path to a GED credential to be as rewarding as possible. So before
you get started, we must remind you that the official GED Tests cannot be taken
online; beware of web sites and other sources that tell you otherwise. There
are many good pathways to successfully achieving a GED and moving on to work
and college.
· You should ask yourself
these questions before signing up to take the GED test: Have I looked into
taking a course to help prepare me to take and pass the GED test? For
information on where to find a FREE education program, click HERE
· Have I taken the Official
Practice Test (OPT), also known as a Predictor Test so I know if I am ready to
pass the GED test? For more information about the OPT, click HERE
· Do I understand that the
test has five parts and I do know what knowledge I will be tested on in each
part? To see some sample questions, click HERE
If you have done your research and have taken an
Official Practice Test and achieved a total score of 2500, with a score between
410 or 450 on each sub test, you are ready to take the test. If your score is
lower than that, you can speak with a counselor who can give you advice about
the next steps you can take. You can
fill out an application and reserve a seat to take the GED by clicking HERE.