General Education Development (G.E.D.) Test Information

GED Information Line (469) 752-6900, press call prompt 1, then 7

 

Pre-Registration
Procedures

Beginning on August 24, 2009 all GED candidates will need to complete the online GED Demographic Form before coming to the test center to register to take the GED tests.

The GED Demographic Form is a method for GED test-takers to create their own online record in The University of Texas at Austin (UT) GED database.

Please log on to the following website to create your access to The University of Texas system and start your own online demographic record as a GED test-taker.

http://www.utexas.edu/cee/dec/services/scoring/index.php?page=instrct

Once your online GED demographic record is complete then you can complete your registration at the Plano ISD GED Test Center.
Register at:
Guinn Special Programs Center (Map)
2221 Legacy Dr. 
Plano, TX  75023 
(469) 752-6956
Contact: Josie Ryan 
Registration Schedule:
Click on link above for registration schedule
Mondays (School days) August 24, 2009 - May 19, 2010
9:30 a.m.- Check in by 9:15 a.m.
No appointment needed
Test Fee:
$85.00 for initial test 
$20.00 per test retake
$20.00 reschedule fee per test
All fees must be paid at registration with a money order made out to Plano ISD
Fees are non-refundable!
Items required for registration
Applicants who are 17 years of age must provide:
    1. Official withdrawal from school last attended. (Must be obtained from GED Chief Examiner).
    2. Official State Consent Form, signed by parent or guardian. (Must be obtained from GED Chief Examiner).
    3. Government issued ID that includes the following: Date of Birth, Photograph, Address and Signature (NO EXCEPTIONS).
    4. Social Security Card or Birth Certificate.
    5. Money order for test fee. 
Applicants who are 18 years of age or older must provide:
    1. Government ID that includes the following: Date of Birth, Photograph, Address and Signature (NO EXCEPTIONS).
    2. Social Security Card or Birth Certificate.
    3. Money order for test fee. 
Retesting Information: Candidates who are re-testing must bring the items required for registration (Listed Above) and a copy of their GED test results. If it has been less than 6 months since your last test, the Texas Eduction Agency requires that you bring a waiver/letter from your GED instructor before re-testing.
Test Site:
Guinn Special Programs Center (Map)
2221 Legacy Dr. 
Plano, Texas 75023
Test Length:
The five-part GED Test is administered in two morning sessions. Each section will only be offered at the specified time/day below:
GED Test takers must arrive by 8:00 a.m. on test day.

Testing Dates
Click on link above for testing schedule

Tuesday Math 8:15 - 10:00
Writing 10:10 - 12:30
Wednesday  Social Studies 8:15 - 9:45
Science 9:55 - 11:30
Reading 11:30 - 12:30
 
All applicants must be in the testing room by 8:00 a.m. Late arrival will result in a $20.00 reschedule fee.
Test Results

The entire G.E.D. exam is scored in Austin by the University of Texas. The Texas Education Agency will mail your results/certificate directly to you in approximately 3-4 weeks.

 
New Test Coming Out "New forms of the GED Tests are expected January 1, 2012. The scores on your test report cannot be combined with the 2012 series of the GED Tests. By December 31, 2011 you must have earned a total passing score of at least 2250 (450 average) with no score less than 410, or you will need to take the entire 2012 series." The following link will provide you with additional information. http://www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/ged2012_Test_Info.htm
To Request a Copy of your GED certificate: Contact the GED office in Austin (512) 463-9292 or log onto their website: www.tea.state.tx.us/ged/records.html

 

GED Pre-test and Remediation information for students under 18 years of age, living in the Plano ISD attendance zones.
Remediation classes: (for students under 18 years of age) Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
August 26th - December 15th and
January 6th - May 28th
Pre-test Registration:

Guinn Special Programs Center
2221 Legacy Drive
Plano, TX 75023
Contact: Josie Ryan
469-752-6956

Remediation information for Plano Residents over 18 years of age.
Adult GED Classes (18 years of age and over):

Tuesday/Thursday 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Douglass Center
1111 Avenue H., Plano 75074
September 2nd - December 18th
and January 6th - May 28th
Instructor - Ann Friederich
katam2@aol.com
 

Monday/Wednesday 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Plano Senior High School Library
2200 Independence Parkway, Plano 75075
September 3rd - December 17th
and January 6th - May 27th
Instructor - Mary Jo Lewis
469-752-9300 ext. 39349 maryjo.lewis@pisd.edu
  Monday/Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
1300 19th St. (Plano Family Literacy)
Registration: September 8th, 2008
Contact: Rosa Maria Crocker 469-752-2278
  Tuesday/Wednesday 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
1300 19th Street (on the second floor)
To Enroll, Contact: Plano Family Literacy
469-752-2252 janie.margulies@pisd.edu
Requires a study book @ $15.00 & calculator $10.00
GED Classes in Spanish:

Monday/Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Intermediate
Tuesday/Thursday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Advanced
Practical Parent Education
Registration: September 8, 2008
1300 19th Street, Plano 75074
To Enroll, Contact: Rosa Maria Crocker
469-752-2278

Practice test website www.gedpractice.com

The State GED website www.tea.state.tx.us/hsep


This page maintained by Guinn SPC 9-12 Staff and last updated 3/2/2009