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GED TESTING at Skagit Valley College, Whidbey Island Campus

1900 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor, WA 98277

Rolando.Ferris@skagit.edu or (360) 679-5355

The GED exam is a series of five tests given to provide students a certificate of competency if they have not completed their high school education. Testing at SVC Whidbey Island Campus is done per the schedule below. Testing is conducted in room 113, Hayes Hall building. New testers must arrive for Orientation to fill out paperwork. Testers must be in the test room 10 minutes before the test is to begin or they will have to reschedule. Appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance in Student Services, Room 100, Old Main building (679-5319). Pay $75.00 test fee at the Cashier Window, Old Main Room 115 (debit, credit or cash). If you have any questions please contact, Rolando Ferris, GED Examiner, at Rolando.Ferris@skagit.edu.

TEST CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

1. The minimum age to test is 16.

2. If under the age of 19 years of age, provide an approval to test form signed by the student's local Washington high school representative (available at the high school) or if home schooled notarized statement of home schooling. Both forms are available by emailing rolando.ferris@skagit.edu.

3. Valid-WA driver's license, WA State ID, military ID card.

4. Receipt of payment.

5. Schedule all test in Student Services office, Whidbey Island Campus, at least 24 hours before test time (679-5319).

ON THE SCHEDULED DATE (bring receipt of payment, ID and paper work):

1. First-time testers: Arrive for Orientation the day of the first test to fill out paperwork. If the paper work is not filled out before the test, the test cannot be taken.

2. Subsequent testers: Arrive 10 minutes early with approved photo ID.

Tuesdays (December 20; January 3, 17, 31; February 14, 28; March 6, 20)

4:15pm - Orientation

5:00pm � Writing

7:30pm � Science

Saturdays (January 7, 21; February 4, 18; March 3, 17, 31)

11:30am - Orientation

12:00pm - Math

2:00pm - Social Studies

3:30pm - Reading

If Whidbey Island Campus of Skagit Valley College is closed due to bad weather, GED testing is cancelled.

GED Testing times by subject: Fee Rates:

Writing (Part 1) multiple choice 75 minutes $75.00 to complete GED exam.

Writing (Part 2) essay 45 minutes $15.00 to retake any part of the test

Social Studies 70 minutes $4.00 for an official transcript

Science 80 minutes

Reading 65 minutes

Math (w/calculator) 45 minutes

Math (w/o calculator) 45 minutes

Scoring:

A minimum score of 410 is required to pass each subject; however, an average score of 450 is required to pass all five. A student with a minimum score in each subject will not pass the entire series of tests.

GED Test Preparation:

Test takers may choose to prepare for the GED through a variety of ways:

The Whidbey Island Campus Cardinal Bookstore (360)675-6656 ext.5313 Cardinal Bookstore
The Cardinal Bookstore carries subject books for individual preparation. A book containing all test subjects is also available to order upon request, if not in stock.

Registration Office (360)675-6656 ext.5330
Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses are available at Skagit Valley College -Whidbey Island Campus. The fee is $25.00 per quarter. Tuition waivers are available based on family size and income.

Sno-Isle Libraries Online GED Practice Test
On-line practice is available at no charge for students who possess a Sno-Isle Regional Library card. Students can go to the Sno-Isle webpage and click on the section marked "Education". On the next page, click on "Tests", then enter the library card number and access the practice tests. SVC Whidbey Island Campus Library has a selection of practice books.

Skagit Valley College -Whidbey Island Campus Library (360) 679-5322

The library has a selection of practice books available for 3-day checkout for those students enrolled in a Skagit Valley College -Whidbey Island Campus Adult Basic Education class.

Students who require accommodations based on disability should call for an appointment with the Disability Support Services Counselor, Carol Funk, at (360)675-6656 ext.5351 or email: carol.funk@skagit.edu. TTY: (360)240-0353

Schedules for GED testing at the Mount Vernon campus are available at Mount Vernon GED.

Skagit Valley College provides a drug-free environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age in its programs and employment.