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(Clarkesville)- Almost 50 students of North Georgia Technical College’s GED Adult Education program may achieve a passing grade on their GED® test thanks to new scoring enhancements by the national GED® Testing Service.
The passing score for high school equivalency has been re-calibrated from 150 to 145, which means that 1,880 Georgia students who, since Jan. 1, 2014, have received scores from 145 to 149, may now be eligible for Georgia’s high school equivalency credential. In addition, the enhancements provide a path for some test-takers to receive college credits.
According to Shelby Ward, NGTC Dean of Adult Education, this new change will help impact our community workforce. The enhanced program will also include two optional levels above high school equivalency to signify college readiness, and for some test-takers the opportunity to earn college credits.
GED® Testing Service President Randy Trask. “This is part of our ongoing commitment to make data-based decisions, and continually improve the efficacy of the GED® program.” Students not currently enrolled in classes will be notified about the changes.
