Thread: Benefits of GED

About the Benefits of a GED
While it's always best to complete your education the traditional way, sometimes it is just not possible. If you have not finished high school, or don't plan to, consider a general education diploma (GED) as an alternative. The GED can open doors for you that are closed to high-school dropouts.

Accomplishment

Low self-esteem is a problem that plagues many people who were unable to finish their education through traditional schooling methods. If you dropped out of high school, or find yourself in a position in which you are unable to finish it, getting a GED may give you a sense of accomplishment.

Employment

Many employers require a high-school diploma as a minimal qualification, either for entry-level positions or for promotions to management. If you get your GED, it can level the playing field when you are competing against high-school graduates.

Trade Schools

Most trade schools require you to have a high-school diploma or GED in order to enroll. Rather than entering college or going straight into the work force, trade school can give you a marketable skill, so that you can go on to a fulfilling or lucrative career.

College

You may have struggled in high school, but college is a whole new ballgame. With a GED, you don't have to count out higher education. You may have to attend a community or junior college for a semester or two to prove you can make the grade, then transfer to a four-year college or university, but many GED recipients go on to receive higher degrees.

Money

According to the U.S. Department of Education, GED recipients earn an average of 5 to 11 percent more per year than high-school dropouts. If financial security is important to you, a GED can help you achieve that goal.
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Benefits of a GED


GED graduates, on average, earn $2,040 more a year than high school dropouts.
GED graduates who attend community colleges, on average, perform as well academically as high school graduates.
GED graduates are more likely than high school dropouts to receive additional training after earning their credential.
GED graduates are more likely to be employed full time than high school dropouts.
About half of GED graduates attended two or four-year colleges after earning their GED credentials.
Passing the GED represents a level of literacy widely viewed as necessary for social and economic advancement.



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Well nice but don't you think you should also compare between traditional graduates and GED graduates. That will help give us the full picture.

You have provided great information.. I like it ./!!