| General Educational Development or the GED | | | | writing and thinking skills you become more |
| test was first introduced in 1942 to help the | | | | valuable for your employer and there are |
| war veterans to complete their basic high | | | | strong chances for a promotion. |
| school education. After 1942, three more | | | | |
| series of the GED test have been released. | | | | Scope for better earning: A diploma in GED |
| Today, the GED test has become the best | | | | can provide you with better career options. |
| option for at least 38 million adults in | | | | Research shows that an individual with a GED |
| America. They usually want to achieve better | | | | certificate earns 385,000 dollars more, |
| career and educational opportunities in the | | | | compared to the people who do not have a high |
| absence of a high school diploma or a diploma | | | | school or GED diploma. |
| from an unaccredited high school. | | | | |
| | | | Continue your education: If you did not |
| The GED test gives you an opportunity to go | | | | attend high school or you had to leave your |
| through a rigorous, 7-hour, battery of tests | | | | studies midway then you can take up a GED |
| in one day and move from your high school to | | | | test to continue your studies. If you pass |
| college immediately. You are eligible for | | | | this test you get a diploma. You can also |
| this test if you are 19 years old and do not | | | | take advantage of GED scholarships that a lot |
| possess a high school diploma. Some states | | | | of colleges offer. This can also help you to |
| even allow 16 and 17year olds to give the | | | | further pursue higher education. |
| test. GED diploma is considered equivalent to | | | | |
| a high school diploma. The academic skills | | | | Eligible for training programs: In the |
| are measured in five areas, mathematics, | | | | absence of a high school diploma, you can use |
| literature and arts, writing, science and | | | | your GED certificate for employment. Today, a |
| social studies. The American Council of | | | | number of specialized training programs also |
| Education administers these tests. | | | | consider a GED diploma, making you eligible |
| | | | for several on-job training programs. |
| Benefits of General Educational Development | | | | |
| test: | | | | Better standard of living: The GED diploma |
| | | | helps to get a good job or a promotion that |
| Sense of accomplishment: Passing a GED test | | | | ensures a good income. A good income will |
| will give you a sense of accomplishment. You | | | | help in improving your standard of living and |
| will experience a remarkable difference and | | | | ensuring the complete financial security of |
| your life will witness an improvement that | | | | your family. |
| will bring better results. | | | | |
| | | | If you do not have a high school diploma and |
| Employment opportunities: Center for Adult | | | | are in search of an alternative to give you a |
| Learning and Education Credentials, a | | | | chance to show your proficiency levels, the |
| division of the American council on | | | | GED test is a good option. |
| education, stated that GED diploma is | | | | |
| considered equivalent to high school diploma | | | | The test opens up new avenues and |
| by 95% colleges, universities and employers | | | | opportunities to all those who attempt it. |
| in America. Once you have gained the basic | | | | |