A GED is Worth More than a Fake High School Diploma

For today's student, distance learning is anyou, look for a program that includes all the
ffordable way to work toward a GED, the bestcomponents needed to prepare for the GED test.
way for an adult to demonstrate the skills of aHere are some guidelines for choosing a real online
high school education. But there are a growingGED program provider and avoiding bogus schools
number of companies and schools who aren'tor fake diploma scams:
really in the business of education. Instead, they're-- The American Council on Education (ACE) has
in the education business -- their biggest businesstight guidelines for the GED. The test covers
is selling quick and easy programs or simple onlinescience, social studies, language arts reading and
tests that result with worthless transcripts andwriting, and math - including algebra, geometry
fake diplomas.and data analysis. Find a program that includes all
In most cases, the GED -- the term for Generaltesting areas; avoid any solution or school that
Education Development credential -- is the onlydoesn't include all test areas or information about
official 'diploma' that has value and is meaningfultest areas and ACE requirements.
for adults who never completed their high school-- GED practice tests are available online and are a
education. There are exceptions. But as a rulegood way for a student to determine what to
most transcripts and diplomas ordered or obtainedstudy for the test. But the actual GED test
from online high schools are worthless.cannot be taken online! The test is only given at
Unfortunately, students and adult learners areofficial test sites. So avoid any company that
often misled -- and easily misled -- by theseclaims to offer the official GED test or a quick
diploma factories or diploma mills. Here's a recentversion online. For a listing of official test sites and
letter from a new GED student, who learnedstate contacts, visit
about one education business the hard way:-- Read the fine print, before you pay -- make
"I paid $250 and got this paper in the mail, but itsure you understand what the company or school
didn't help me get a better job. It was a ripoff. Itis offering and determine if it's worth the price. Is
wasn't till my boss told me that I found out itit a worthwhile learning process or just a fake
wasn't a real high school. It wasn't even a real highdiploma? Will it help you move ahead in your
school diploma, just something somebody madecareer or education? Will the online GED program
on a computer. But it looked like a real school.or learning solution you choose really prepare you
With a real test."for the GED test? Ask for guidance if you're
This student's story is typical and more commonunsure.
every day. Many adult learners fall victim to-- Look beyond the company or school; discover
diploma scams, usually paying $200 to $800 inwhat other teachers, students and adult learners
tuition, testing, transcript or diploma fees. Butare saying. Explore GED and education message
because the school or program isn't accredited,boards, online forums or learning communities.
the diploma has no value -- it's meaningless. When-- Be very cautious in dealing with any company
it comes to employers, job training programs,or online high school that offers a diploma or
tech school, community colleges and universities,transcript after passing an online test. The GED
bogus diplomas are useless.test is difficult; the test is timed and usually takes
But a GED credential is useful. For today's 34 tomore than seven hours. So check out the school
38 million adults in the US who never graduatedwith your state Department of Education.
from high school, passing the GED test is a passBasically, just as the old adage says: If it sounds
key to both career and educational opportunities.too good to be true it probably is too good to be
Approximately 95 percent of employers and 97true.
percent of US colleges and universities accept theEducation is about the best investment you can
GED because it's an official, accredited 'diploma.'make in yourself. Make sure your investment is a
When choosing education, an adult learner's bestgood one, and gives you a return that's
option is GED prep, whether enrolling in a localworthwhile. The GED credential might be harder
class or online preparation program. If onlineto get than a $250 diploma, but you can sure
learning or distance learning is the best solution forcount on it to take you to where you want to go.