GED Credential

To pass the GED Tests and earn a GED credential, test takers must score higher than 60 percent of graduating high school seniors nationwide. Some jurisdictions require that students pass additional tests such as an English proficiency exam or civics test. GED credential holders account for a large proportion of adults who are omitted from the postsecondary education system. the GED credential has become a bridge for enrollment in postsecondary educational programs. In a world of new technology, "as higher education became increasingly important for career preparation and economic viability in our society, the GED credential has increasingly been seen not only as an alternative [producer] of a high school education, but now as a gateway to postsecondary education as well". One misconception about many who do not complete high school in a traditional setting is that they have failed academically or have been involved in some sort of discipline issue—which is sometimes the case, but often is not. Receiving a GED credential allows further education to be pursued, allowing for a greater chance of getting a good job.