1. What is the GED?

The GED (General Education Development test) is a high school equivalency exam administered by the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC). The GED exam consists of 4 separate subject area tests: Reasoning through Language Arts (reading and writing), Math, Science and Social Studies. The GED tests are normed to the knowledge and skill level of graduating high school seniors; thus, passing all four parts of the GED exam and earning a GED certificate or credential will demonstrate to colleges and employers that the credential holder has the same level of career and college readiness as recent high school graduates.