GED community: Reddit, Quora and how to use them safely
Last checked October 15, 2026 · Community links reviewed on that date. Posts are personal experience, not official guidance. Official facts below are from GED.com and the state pages linked in our guides.
On Reddit, people working toward their GED share study tips, practice scores and test-day stories in r/GED. These GED communities are useful for motivation and study ideas, but prices, rules and scoring details posted there are often out of date, so confirm anything that affects your plans on GED.com or your state’s official page.
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→What GED communities are good for
- Study ideas: which free resources and books others used, and how they tackled Math or the essay.
- Motivation: seeing people pass after a Yellow GED Ready score or a retake can help you keep going.
- Test-day experience: what online testing or a test center was actually like.
- Questions to ask: threads often raise things to check with your state, such as age rules or retake limits.
Outdated GED claims you may see, and what’s current
| Claim you may see | What official sources say now |
|---|---|
| You need a total of 580 to pass | You need 145 on each of the four subjects; each subject is passed on its own |
| GED Ready costs $6.99 | $7.99 per subject since August 1, 2025, or $25.99 for all four |
| The GED costs $36 everywhere | Each state sets its own price; GED Testing Service says most states charge about $30 to $40 per subject |
| You can take the GED online on any site | The official online test is only available through your GED.com account, with a live proctor |
| You don’t need anything to test online | You need a Green GED Ready score within the last 60 days for each subject, in a participating state |
Current facts from GED.com and official state pages, checked October 15, 2026.
Our format and scoring, cost and online testing guides explain the current rules with links to the official pages.
Using GED communities safely
- Check the date of a post; GED prices and rules have changed in recent years.
- Remember that rules differ by state; advice from someone in another state may not apply to you.
- Never pay anyone offering a GED diploma without testing, or a “guaranteed pass”; the real GED is only booked through GED.com.
- Don’t post your full name, test center or score report screenshots.
Common questions about GED communities
What's the best subreddit for the GED?
r/GED is the main subreddit for people studying for and taking the GED.
Can I trust GED advice on Reddit?
Use it for ideas and encouragement, not for prices or rules. Confirm those on GED.com or your state’s page.
Why do people online give different GED prices?
Because each state sets its own price and rules, and older figures keep circulating. GED.com shows your state’s current price.
Where should I start studying?
With free GED.com tools and state adult education classes; our free resources page lists more.
We first reviewed these community links on October 12, 2026 and rechecked them on October 15, 2026. MockTestPrep is independent and is not affiliated with Reddit, Quora or GED Testing Service.