Eligibility Requirements For GED In New Mexico

Everyone has done things in their youth that they later regret. If failing to obtain a high school diploma is among them, you no longer have to feel bad about it. The GED (General Educational Development) diploma in New Mexico is the high school diploma equivalent that can assist you to make more money, getting a better job, and improving your self-esteem. Here are some frequently asked questions about the GED in New Mexico.

GED eligibility requirements in New Mexico

• You do not need to reside in New Mexico.
• You cannot be a high school graduate or enrolled in an accredited high school.
• You must be at least 18 years old but you can complete an underage form in order to take the test at the age of 16 or 17.
• Cost: $80 (all subjects) or $20 (per subject)
• The minimum passing score for each subject: 145
• Accommodations: You must submit a request for disability accommodations via the GED® Testing Service website.
• The State of New Mexico will provide you with a GED certificate if you pass the exam, showing that you have attained the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.

You may learn more about how to obtain a GED in New Mexico by reading the answers to the questions we receive the most below. Besides, to help you easily prepare for your coming New Mexico GED exam, we offer hundreds of GED practice test questions on this website. Let's give it a try!

In New Mexico, what high school equivalency tests are available?

GED and HiSET are the two high school equivalency tests offered in New Mexico. Both are accepted at 99% of colleges and both are equivalent to a high school diploma. With a New Mexico HiSET or New Mexico GED, you can find a fantastic job, earn a degree, or join the military.

What subjects are tested on the GED in New Mexico?

The GED exam in New Mexico will assess your knowledge and skills in the following areas: math, reading, social studies, science, and writing. The exam consists of 240 multiple-choice questions and 1 essay question. The exam will take roughly 7 hours and 35 minutes to finish.

Those with, learning, and psychological disabilities are given reasonable accommodations. The exam might also be available in French, Spanish, large print, Braille, and audio.

GED Exam Scoring in New Mexico

To pass the New Mexico GED exam, you must have a minimum cumulative score of 2250. New Mexico, on the other hand, bases the scores on how high school seniors performed on the GED test. If the majority of high school students received 2300 on the test, that is the minimum score required to pass. The New Mexico Public Education Department evaluates high school students' performance on a regular basis, so the minimum GED score possible to vary.

Each test is scored separately. If you get a 409 or lower on one of the exams, you must retake that section of the exam to pass. You may take the GED exam in its entirety or in part up to 3 times in one year.

How long is the GED exam in New Mexico?

How many questions are there on the GED test in New Mexico?

If I don't pass a subject on the New Mexico GED exam, can I retake it?

There is no waiting period for the first two retakes of the GED in New Mexico. You have to wait 60 days before testing once again after the second retake. There is no yearly limit on testing. For each subject, the first two retakes will be discounted, and GED Testing Service fees are waived for retakes.

Can I take the New Mexico GED exam online?

You can take the New Mexico GED test online or at an official New Mexico GED testing center. You can use our list of New Mexico testing centers to locate the one that is most convenient for on-site testing.

There will be an Online Proctored (OP) GED test option starting on September 1st, 2021, so you can take your GED test remotely (online).

How can I obtain a copy of my New Mexico GED test transcript?

You can ask for a copy of your New Mexico GED transcript by contacting the GED testing service.