GED

General Educational Development (GED) program that’s an alternative to a high school diploma. People who are unable to complete high school can obtain a GED as an equivalent to a grade 12 education. Students who have other obligations, such as working a full-time job or caring for a family, may also benefit from pursuing a GED. The GED exam is taken on a computer and covers four subjects: mathematical reasoning, reasoning through language arts, social studies, and science. Each subject requires a separate test. You don’t have to take them all at once. You can pass the GED exam by achieving a score of at least 145 points in each subject. Typically, the math exam is the most challenging. If you score under 145 in any subject, you can retake that test.

Retesting is also an option if you want to try to score higher to get into college. Scores from 165-174 indicate you’re ready for college-level courses. If you achieve a score of 175-200, you could qualify for up to three college credits in math, science, and social studies and one credit in humanities.

It’s essential to do some GED practice before test day. Ultimately, higher scores can save you time and money if you want to attend college.