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| If you’re among the 34 to 38 million adults in the | | | | lifetime with a GED. Research shows that people with |
| US who never graduated from high school, then | | | | a GED make an average of $385,000 more in their |
| you’ve probably considered getting your GED, | | | | lifetime than people who don’t have a GED or |
| the adult learner’s alternative to a high school | | | | high school diploma. |
| diploma. The GED is worth considering -- and worth | | | | 3. Passing the GED test will make you more valuable |
| getting. | | | | to your employer because you've gained or proven |
| The GED, or General Education Development | | | | basic writing, math and thinking skills. You’ll |
| credential, is awarded to people who pass an exam | | | | probably find it’s easier to get a work promotion |
| that measures basic skills, knowledge and the ability to | | | | once you have your GED. |
| apply skills and knowledge. The GED test is actually a | | | | 4. Having the GED opens up a lot of doors for |
| five-part series, covering math, science, social studies, | | | | advanced training. Most specialized training programs |
| reading and writing. Even though some companies | | | | require either a high school diploma or a GED. And with |
| promote it, the actual GED test is not given online. | | | | a GED, you’ll be eligible for most workplace or |
| It’s monitored by a federal agency, the | | | | on-the-job training programs, along with higher |
| American Council on Education (ACE), which has | | | | educational opportunities. |
| official testing sites across the US and Canada. | | | | 5. The GED credential is a viable diploma.’ It |
| The test isn’t too difficult if you study for it. But it | | | | enables access to work choice, advanced workplace |
| may take some time and preparation since | | | | training, as well as access to higher educational |
| you’ll want to re-learn material you | | | | opportunities. The GED is considered -- and accepted |
| haven’t seen since high school. You may want | | | | -- as an equivalent to a high school diploma by |
| to take some GED practice tests to find out what you | | | | approximately 97% of colleges and universities in the |
| need to study, or enroll in classes or a study program | | | | U.S., and 95% of employers. |
| to help you accomplish your educational goal. | | | | 6. You’ll probably feel better about yourself with |
| Why should you bother with the GED test? Just | | | | a GED because you’ve accomplished |
| consider the following facts and research that | | | | something that only 60% of high school graduates can |
| demonstrate the benefits of a GED credential: | | | | do. |
| 1. A GED will help you get a job, and even keep it. | | | | 7. Consider the impact on your family. Your family |
| Employers would rather hire someone who has the | | | | benefits because a GED is a way to increase financial |
| basic skills to pass the GED test than someone who | | | | security. Research also shows that once parents get |
| does not. Completing the GED means that the | | | | a GED, they’re more likely to encourage their |
| graduate has the fortitude to successfully finish a | | | | children to seek educational opportunities and complete |
| seven and one-half hour exam. This GED is not a | | | | educational milestones. |
| small thing. | | | | |