From the people who create the GED Tests: GED Testing
Service®
The GED Tests cannot be taken online.
If you take a test on the Internet that claims to be the GED Tests,
it is not a legitimate program. Some people may find out later that it
is an alternative diploma or that it is a diploma mill. Do your
research before spending any money, and use the resources below to find
out more.
Check Your School or Program for Accreditation
The GED Tests and GED credential have been administered by the
Department of Education in each of the 50 U.S. states
since 1974.
Accreditation means that an educational program at a school meets
certain levels of quality. Each state uses accrediting agencies to
review educational programs and determine if the levels are met.
Check your school's accrediting agency and make sure it is on the
list of authorized accrediting agencies posted by your state department
of education.
Contact Colleges and Employers to Confirm They Will Accept Your
Credential
The GED credential is accepted by 98% of colleges and
universities and 96% of employers as equivalent to a high school diploma
for admissions and hiring.
Call the admissions office of college or university you want to
attend and ask if they will accept your credential (certificate or
diploma) for admissions. Online programs may test different skills and
knowledge than what colleges and universities require.
Contact the employer you want to work for and ask if they will
accept your credential (certificate or diploma) for employment.
Read Official Statements from Educational and Legal
Organizations
Please direct questions about this page to: ged@ace.nche.edu
This page last updated on 11/20/2009
GED® and GED Testing Service® are
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