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GED (General Educational Development)

A person who is not a graduate from an accredited high school may be eligible for admission by earning passing scores on the GED test. Passing scores are a minimum score of 35 on each test and an average score of 45. Effective Jan 1, 2002 passing scores are a minimum score of 410 on each test and an average score of 450. GED students who have been out of high school for less than three years must also submit ACT or SAT scores. For additional information and test center locations in Montana, contact the Office of Public Instruction, Helena, MT 59601.