GED Passing Score: What You Need to Pass (Plus the Higher Tiers That Save Time and Money)

You need 145 on each of the four GED subjects to pass — but the higher tiers are where the real wins are. 165+ earns "College Ready" and skips placement tests at most colleges; 175+ earns up to 10 free college credits per subject. Plus what "good" actually means, what happens if you fail a subject, and how to aim higher without overstudying.