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Getting That GED

If you are one who didn't get the chance to get a highschool diploma for what ever reason, there is still the GED which stands for General Equivalency Diploma or General Education Diploma and is simply a certificate that indicates a basic level of skills in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. People get their GEDs for many reasons. Sometimes is may be for a personal accomplishment and other times it may be required to get a better or higher paying job.

In order to get a GED students will need to pass a series of tests given in five different academic subjects. In order to pass these tests, students must score higher than 60% of the sample set of graduating seniors. Typically, students must prepare thoroughly to pass all tests. Students who wish to take the GED must not have graduated from or still be enrolled in high school and must be over the age of 16. The exams take about seven hours to complete. Some students take preparation courses before taking the GED.

In many circumstances, if you want to continue on to a college university, chances are a GED is not enough. However, there are many community colleges that do accept applicants possessing a GED. Although many employers accept the GED as qualification for entry-level employment, passing the GED may not prepare you for moving on to college, however just like anything else, with hard work and dedication, a GED holder can succeed at graduating from college.