In many states you can take the GED test at home, online, with a live remote proctor watching by webcam. Here’s how it works and what the GED Ready test has to do with it.

Who can take it online

Online testing is available in many states, but not all. Check GED.com to see whether your state offers it and what it costs.

The GED Ready requirement

To schedule the online test for a subject, you must first score in the green “likely to pass” range on the official GED Ready practice test for that subject, within the last 60 days.

GED Ready is the official practice test from GED Testing Service. It’s shorter than the real test and gives a score that predicts how you’d do. Even if you plan to test at a center, it’s the best check that you’re ready.

Online versus a test center

	Online at home	Test center
Proctor	Live remote proctor by webcam	In person
Calculator	On-screen TI-30XS only	On-screen, or bring your own TI-30XS
Requirement	Green GED Ready score within 60 days	GED Ready recommended; check your state’s rules
Questions and scoring	Same test, same scores	Same test, same scores

What you need for the online test

Expect to need a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection, and a quiet private room. GED.com lists the current technical and room requirements, which you should check before you schedule.

See also the GED test guide and GED scores explained.