West Virginia GED®

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Congratulations on taking the first step to a better future!

Preparing for and earning the GED® credential is one of the most important journeys of your life! Many people just like you have taken the GED® Tests to get a better job, continue their education, or prove to themselves they can accomplish dreams they once thought were impossible.

This website will give you an insight to the GED®; and it will walk you through all the steps needed to prepare for and earn this valuable credential.

The West Virginia Department of Education provides the state GED® policy. Questions about the GED® tests or any of its policies or procedures should be addressed to the WV State GED® Administrator™, Debra Kimbler, 304.558.6315, 800.642.2670.

Info You Should Know

  • The GED® test measures many of the U.S. Labor Department's necessary workplace skills that are valued by employers.
  • More than 90 percent of employers consider those with a GED test credential the same as traditional high school graduates with regard to hiring, salary, and opportunity for advancement. (Society for Human Resource Management, 2002)
  • The GED test credential is accepted by 97 percent of colleges and universities. (College Board, 2001)
  • Each year, one of every 20 college freshmen holds a GED test credential. (National Center for Education Statistics, 1996)
  • According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, those who have a high school diploma, including a GED test credential earn $7,400 more than those who did not graduate from high school. This difference represents a 35 percent increase in median annual earnings.