RLA · Math · Science · Social Studies
The GED is the most widely accepted high-school equivalency credential in the United States, recognized as a high-school diploma alternative by colleges, employers, the military, and licensing boards. It is four separate subject tests — Reasoning Through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social Studies — and you must reach 145 on every one of them to earn the credential. A single subject left at 144 means no diploma, no financial-aid eligibility, and often no job offer. This page breaks down each subject, how the test is delivered, and how to clear all four the right way.
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| Subject | Code | Time | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Through Language Arts | RLA | 150 min | Reading comprehension, language & grammar, and a timed extended-response essay (~45 min). |
| Mathematical Reasoning | Math | 115 min | ~46 questions. Quantitative & algebraic problem-solving; first 5 items are calculator-prohibited. |
| Science | Science | 90 min | Life science, physical science, and Earth & space science, with data-interpretation tasks. |
| Social Studies | Social Studies | 70 min | ~50 questions on civics & government, US history, economics, and geography. |
Each subject mixes multiple-choice, drop-down, drag-and-drop, fill-in-the-blank, hot-spot, and (in RLA) extended-response items — so you cannot guess your way through the way a pure multiple-choice test would allow. You schedule and pay for each subject separately and may take them on different days, in any order.
Each subject is scored 100–200 — bars show where each performance band sits on that scale
No credit for that subject. The single subject below 145 must be retaken — the other passed subjects stand.
The passing band. Reach 145 on all four subjects and you earn the GED credential.
Signals readiness for credit-bearing college courses and may waive placement testing at many colleges.
Top band — can earn up to college credit hours in that subject area at participating institutions.
Because passing is per-subject with no averaging, the GED rewards consistency over brilliance. A 175 in Math will not rescue a 140 in Social Studies — both must independently clear 145. For applicants who need the credential to enroll, qualify for financial aid, or meet a job requirement, that all-or-nothing structure is exactly where the pressure builds.
Two ways to sit each subject — and what OnVUE expects on test day
You take each subject on a computer in a quiet, staffed Pearson VUE center. Staff verify your government-issued ID, store your belongings, and monitor the room. You're given an erasable noteboard for scratch work. Available everywhere the GED is offered.
You take the subject from a private room, monitored by a live Pearson VUE online proctor through the OnVUE software. Check-in opens 30 minutes before your slot. Note: a handful of states — including New York, Washington, Louisiana, and West Virginia — do not allow at-home GED testing.
Arrive 30 minutes early. You run a hardware/connection check, then download and launch the OnVUE app, which closes other applications and locks the browser.
You photograph yourself and a valid government photo ID, then complete a 360° webcam scan of the room and desk. Nothing may be within reach except permitted materials.
Stay alone, in frame, and silent. No phones, notes, or second screens. No scheduled breaks on shorter subjects; leaving the camera can void the session.
Who relies on this credential — and why it gates the next step
Few formal requirements — but four real hurdles
Difficulty: The GED is pitched at a high-school exit level, but most adult test-takers have been out of a classroom for years. Mathematical Reasoning — with algebra, a no-calculator opening section, and on-screen tools — and the timed RLA essay are where attempts most often stall. Add a 70–150-minute clock per subject and a strict OnVUE environment, and the test that "should" be easy becomes a real obstacle. That is exactly the pressure point our help is built to remove.
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