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GED Passing Score, Cost & Format Explained (2026): 4 Tests, 145 to Pass

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How the GED works in plain English: the four tests and their time limits, the 145 passing score on each subject, what it costs (set by your state), a practice question, a study approach, and the retake rules. Facts checked against GED.com as of October 2026; prices and age rules vary by state, so confirm yours on the official site.

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Chapters
0:00 The Short Answer
0:43 What the G E D Is
1:04 Who Can Take It
1:27 The Four Tests
1:53 What's on Each Test
2:33 The Passing Score
3:08 Cost and Signing Up
3:40 Try a Question
4:01 How to Study
4:28 If You Don't Pass
4:46 Recap

Exam facts are from the official GED Testing Service pages as of 2026-10-18. Fees and rules can change, so confirm on the official site before you enroll. Open Exam Hub is an independent study resource, not affiliated with GED Testing Service. Practice questions are not from a real exam. Narration is an AI-generated voice.

Music
"Carefree" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Fresh Air" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Reminiscing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Almost Bliss" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Sound effects: Kenney (kenney.nl), CC0.

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