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    What information do I need to get a copy of my GED transcript?
    Alexander Ruiz, M.Ed.
    Educational Consultant
    Alexander Ruiz is an Educational Consultant and the Educational Director of Link Educational Institute, a tutoring business based in Claremont, California that provides customizable educational plans, subject and test prep tutoring, and college application consulting. With over a decade and a half of experience in the education industry, Alexander coaches students to increase their self-awareness and emotional intelligence while achieving skills and the goal of achieving skills and higher education. He holds a BA in Psychology from Florida International University and an MA in Education from Georgia Southern University.
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    At the very least you'll need proof of identification, like a driver's license or state ID, as well as records of any schools you were at in the past.
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    How can I see my score from a previous test I have taken?
    Community Answer
    The test facility at which you took the GED will have a record of your score.
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    How do I get my GED transcripts from 1984?
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    Community Answer
    Contact the testing center where you took your GED test and ask for a copy.
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    How do I get a copy of my GED if I took it in jail?
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    Community Answer
    Contact the jail where you were previously incarcerated and ask for a copy of your GED.
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    I took GED test about 20 years ago. Are the results still valid?
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    Yes, they are still valid. Provided there is record of you passing the GED test, the results will remain in the GED records.
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    If I took my GED in a penitentiary in California state prison, will they still have it?
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    Yes, they will still have your GED. You will have to call them and ask for a copy of your GED.
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    I failed my test 20 years ago by 8 points. Do I have to retake the whole test again?
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    Yes. If you failed your GED final exam, you will have to retake the entire test.
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