Is a ged the same as a high school diploma? explain.

In the USA, a GED functions exactly the same way as a high school diploma.

A proficiency certificate also allows minors to be employed without a work permit or other restrictions.

A GED or similar is not sufficient to be accepted to university alone, but most tertiary education institutions require a diploma or equivalent. To get into any place of prestige you'll need a competitive GPA at a community college or high school, extracurriculars, good SAT/ACT, the works. Same as anyone else.

GED stands for:General Education Development

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