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    • What is a GED?

      The General Educational Development test is used to establish an educational credential for people who have not completed high school. Upon passing the test, a "Certificate of General Educational Development," commonly referred to as a GED, is issued to the test taker. Although holding a GED is often associated with high... more »

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      Are you finding it difficult to locate your GED transcripts? Perhaps, you lost them and don't know where to request a copy. The beginning of your search is determined by the location of where your GED was originally administered. While many receive their GED through civilian testing sites such as colleges, schools, and adult... more »

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      The GED test is a General Educational Development test. A person takes a GED test in order to obtain the equivalency of a high school diploma. Many employers require that a job applicant have a high school diploma or GED. In order to pass the test, a person must pass the writing part of the test. Part of that test is writing an essay. more »

    • How to Take the GED by Mail

      The General Education Development (GED) diploma is offered through the American Council for Education for individuals who haven't received their high-school diploma. Although the American Council for Education does not offer the GED test through the mail, there are several independent testing centers that provide GED-equivalent tests... more »

    • How to Earn a GED at Home

      The General Education Development examination, or GED, is a series of five tests designed by the American Council on Education. The examination provides an opportunity for any individual who did not graduate from high school to prove he has acquired the same amount and type of academic skills as graduating high school seniors. While... more »

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    General Educational Development

    General Educational Development (or GED) tests are a group of five subject tests which, when passed, certify that the taker has American or Canadian high school-level academic skills. The GED is sometimes referred to as a General Equivalency Diploma or General Education Diploma.

    To pass the GED Tests and earn a GED credential, test takers must score higher than 60 percent of graduating high school seniors nationwide. Some jurisdictions require that students pass additional tests such as an English proficiency exam or civics test.

    The American Council on Education is the sole developer for the GED test. The test is always taken in person and never available online.NC> Jurisdictions award a "Certificate of General Educational Development" or similarly titled credential to persons who meet the passing score requirements

    Only individuals who have not earned a high school diploma may take the GED tests. The tests were originally created to help veterans after World War II return to civilian life. Common reasons for GED recipients not having received a high school diploma include immigration to the United States or Canada, homeschooling, leaving high school early due to a lack of interest, the inability to pass required courses, mandatory achievement tests, the need to work, personal problems, etc.

    More than 15 million people have received a GED credential since the program began. One in every seven Americans with high school credentials received the GED, as well as one in 20 college students. Seventy percent of GED recipients complete at least the 10th grade before leaving school, and the same number are over the age of 19, with the average age being 24.

    In addition to English, the GED tests are available in Spanish, French, large print, audiocassette, and braille. Tests and test preparation are routinely offered in prisons and on military bases in addition to more traditional settings. Individuals living outside the United States, read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General+Educational+Development

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