What is Ged?
GED as an alternative to earning a high school diploma
A General Education Development certificate, or GED, demonstrates that the recipient has knowledge comparable to a high school graduate. To be awarded a GED, a person must pass an official five subject exam administered by the American Council on Education. The test covers subjects that are typically studied in American high schools including writing, reading, social studies, science, and mathematics.
Test takers generally seek a GED as an alternative to earning a high school diploma. If finishing high school is not an option, a GED certificate may help you qualify for entry level jobs and college admission.
The GED is a certificate of General Educational Development. Successful completion of the five-part GED test (reading, writing, social studies, science, and math) earns a GED certificate. The GED certificate acts as an equivalent of a high school education and is usually accepted in place of a diploma.
The GED Preparation program prepares adult students 18 and older to take the five GED exams. In these classes students review reading, math, grammar, writing, and test-taking. GED students generally have between 8th and 12th grade-level skills.