{"id":2016,"date":"2025-11-07T07:13:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T07:13:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theentrypass.com\/resources\/?post_type=faqs&#038;p=2016"},"modified":"2025-11-07T07:13:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T07:13:30","slug":"what-is-a-good-ged-score","status":"publish","type":"faqs","link":"https:\/\/theentrypass.com\/resources\/faq\/what-is-a-good-ged-score\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Good GED Score?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A good GED score starts at 165 on each of the four test subjects. The GED (<a href=\"https:\/\/theentrypass.com\/resources\/faq\/what-is-ged-in-the-usa\/\">General Educational Development<\/a>) exam is scored on a scale of 100 to 200 per subject. To pass and earn your high school equivalency credential, you need at least 145 in each section. However, a good score\u2014one that stands out to colleges and employers\u2014is higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scores are grouped into three performance tiers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>145\u2013164<\/strong>: Pass \/ High School Equivalency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>165\u2013174<\/strong>: College Ready<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>175\u2013200<\/strong>: College Ready + Credit (may qualify for college credit)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, a good GED score is generally 165 or above, as it signals readiness for college-level work. Many community colleges and some four-year universities view scores in this range favorably, sometimes waiving placement tests or remedial coursework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good GED score also strengthens job applications, especially in fields that value academic discipline, such as healthcare, IT, or skilled trades. Employers often interpret scores of 165+ as evidence of strong foundational knowledge and commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Achieve a Good GED Score<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To earn a good score, focus on all four subjects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reasoning Through Language Arts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mathematical Reasoning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Use official GED Ready practice tests to identify weak areas. Most students reach a <strong>good GED score<\/strong> with 1\u20133 months of consistent study, depending on their starting point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that while 145 is the minimum to pass, aiming only for this threshold may limit opportunities. A good GED score opens doors to scholarships, apprenticeships, and direct entry into credit-bearing college courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your goal should reflect your next step\u2014whether it\u2019s higher education, military enlistment, or career advancement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A score of 165+ doesn\u2019t just pass\u2014it prepares you for what comes next.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","faq-categories":[],"class_list":["post-2016","faqs","type-faqs","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Is a Good GED Score? | The Entry Pass<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A good GED score starts at 165 on each of the four test subjects. 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