If you are applying to a university and got a ged instead of graduating from a highschool do you still take ?
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I came out of service at age 22, with just a GED, got into the University of Chicago on the GI Bill, took courses  summers and nights and three years later had a B.A. and six years after that I had two Master's and a Ph.D.  \n\nNo boasting here, but just to tell that the past is a poor index to the future, and you will get in and never look back.\n\nGo girl, and best to you.
98653
Unfortunately not.  Each state is governed by specific guideline in the reguards to the GED program. You may be able to take it through your high school, but generally the local technical college administers the GED process.\n  Each portion of the Five test must be proctored (watched over by an examiner) this examiner is state certified to administer the tests.  Depending on youreducation level. if you feel you are ready to test out, you may do all five test at on sitting. Although I don't reccomend this.  If your a little weak in one subject or another you can do alittle brushing up before you takeany test.  It is up to you.  You may take as much or as little time in preparing for testing..  Remember you need to pass each test with a minimum score of 410 but overall total score must be atleast 2250 or above to get your GED certificate.\n  Now their are many online, get you high school diploma here site, but the problem with them is they usually charge more and most employers do not except high scool diplomas from an online source.
49093
GED's do not come with a GPA. You need to contact the school you are applying to.
718087
As far as I know, the Diploma is from an accredited high school, and can get you into any college. The GED is taken outside of the high school situation and in some instances cannot be used to get into college. Both are a certificate of proof of a particular level of learning.
534906
I'm not trying to be silly with this answer, just giving you another option. In some states (like mine, California) you can start at community college without a diploma or GED. If you're planning to go to community college, you might want to check on their policies. The GED is useful if you don't plan to go on to any other education, but you may be able to ditch it and just start college classes.\n\nJust a thought.
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NO. I hated school. so i dropped out this yr. Senior year of highschool. But i now regret it. I've found that it's very hard to get a job, or for an employer to even take a second look at you, if you don't have a highschool education. However i'm going to get my GED, and try and make something of my life. But what i've found out is that, school may suck and be boring at times, but in the long run, it's necessary. So what ever you're thinking stay in school.
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No. I got my GED and I make more money than my parents. Its all about determination and intelligence. I left high school because of the fact that it didn't work for me. On my tests I would get A's all the time, but because I didn't care to keep my paperwork in a notebook and get graded for the same assignment 2x, I was failed in two subjects. My IQ ranks above 140 and I scored better than 95% of the country on my Iowa test scores every year. The school system is flawed because it leaves room for error with children with my disposition. I got bored with school because I learned faster than the other children. Busy work only further frustrated me.\n\nSo to put it simply. No, you can still be very successful if you put your mind to work.
1101671
Depends on the college, of course. If you have your heart set on a difficult college with a competitive admissions process it may be better to take a year at an accredited state school then transfer in... this "hides" the GED as you are coming in as a transfer student from another university.\n\nIf it is a non-competitive university, then it should not be a big deal. You get out of college exactly what you put into it... hard work equals big rewards. \n\nGood luck!
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I have a GED, I did not complete high school for reasons that are not important.  My GED has allowed me to attain employment as well as a person wh graduated high school......my life would be much worse without it.
735287
If u did not finish high school, u can take a test that involves different subjects of learning, math, science, english,etc. If u pass the test, u r awarded a GED Diploma, which is accepted as tho u had graduated h.s. with a diploma. These tests r generally given once or twice a year at different designated schools, usually a high school. GED means General Equivalency Diploma.
1021944
Contact the place/school where you took the test.  They would be able to send a copy of your GED though they might charge for the cost of copying and sending.
992255
She can take the GED test; I believe some places even offer refresher courses to help prepare you for the exam. Also she could start college at a community college, most of these have open enrollment policies where anyone can get in, diploma or not, provided they take and pass placement exams for math and such. Once she has her AA from one of these, she can transfer anywhere pretty much. PS I went back to school at 30 and had a great time; I hope that she does too!
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Home schooled students do not, in most states, receive a "high school diploma" from any state agency.  That does not, however, negate the validity of the coursework they completed during their home studies.\n\nHome schooled students should NOT be required to take a GED.  Neither should students from unaccredited private schools.  These students should be required, however, to provide documentation (either a personal portfolio or a transcript)  to  the college they wish to enter that they have met the minimum entrance requirements.  Also, these students should also have to take the same entrance and placement exams as  students from public high schools and accredited private high schools.
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A high school diploma states that you were able to make it through four years of high school and pass. A ged says you have high school level knowledge, however you werent able to attend school and or pass.\n\nAs long as you go to college you shouldnt have to worry.
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since i too have my GED and Diploma because the GED is worth credits\nstuding any where would be great \nyou go to classes to train to pass the test it all sepends on how hard you work
522861
For MOST people the answer is YES. However, you can take the GED test and pass it, and that will count. If you have a reasonable educational background: you can read English at the 8th or higher grade level, write a basic paragraph, know punctuation and capitalization, spell most high-frequency words well, perform basic math calculations, fractions, decimals, basic algebra, calculate area and perimeter, measure using US standard measures, identify and define basic science concepts, and know basic high points in US history, you'll pass.\n\nHowever, if you are under the age of 18, and are currently in an advanced placement or enrichment program in the public schools, you can start taking college courses long before you get any high school diploma. I ended up with a GED for employment purposes, as I never graduated from high school...I started college at age 14.
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You don't have to go through twelve years of school. You can quit high school and get a GED. As far as I know, the GED is not offered to people younger than 16. You can take the SAT earlier than that and be admitted to some colleges before you earn a GED. Few teenagers choose this option because they want the benefit of staying with their peer group through the traditional educational process. The traditional educational system is set up to keep children in school until they are old enough to care for themselves so that they don't get in trouble on the streets and so that they won't be out competing with adults in the job market.