Many folks ask us what the GED diploma is all about, what the legal status is, and how it affects a career or continuing education. So in this post, we dig in a little deeper and explain what a GED diploma is. The GED® diploma (or certificate, depending on your state) is an educational credential … Read more
The traditional order of things has always been to first go to college after you’ve earned your High School or GED diploma and then apply for a professional position. Well, that is… according to most parents. On this page, we discuss some major corporations that pay for your college tuition. These days, however, that order … Read more
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESD) announced that the state will cover the cost of the GED and HiSET exams for state residents. The GED® exam was already available for free from September 2022. The free exams include two retests as well, and to get started with your GED prep and see … Read more
Students in Illinois who pass their GED or HiSET tests receive a standard High School Diploma instead of a GED (also known as High School Equivalency) Diploma. In June 2022, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed into law that references to State of Illinois HSE (high school equivalency) certificates are replaced with Illinois High School Diplomas. … Read more
Maine students who complete the HiSET exam can enroll in Maine’s community colleges for free! Students who earn their high school equivalency diploma between 2020 and 2024 and enroll full-time in a Maine community college are eligible for two years of free community college. Recently, the program was extended through 2025. Dive into your GED® … Read more
You can go to college with a GED. Practically all colleges and universities accept students with a GED diploma or certificate (depending on your state). Here is a full explanation of how it works; what you need to do, step by step, to get into college after receiving your GED credential. First of all, let’s … Read more
GED test-takers who score in the College-Ready and the College-Ready Plus College Credit range can now enroll in the courses offered by North Shore Community College (NSCC) without any further placement testing. This is actually the first time that Massachusetts GED graduates can use their GED math and language arts test scores for enrolling in … Read more
Tennessee’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development decided that the HiSET exam (developed by ETS – Educational Testing Service) is the sole option for adults who want to earn their HSE (High School Equivalency) Diploma in Tennessee. Until a few years ago, adults who never finished their regular high school education in Tennessee could choose … Read more
This post contains a listing of the best GED prep books that offer thorough coverage of the revised GED exam. All of these books provide new test information, instruction, practice, and practice tests. Answer key included. Amazon.com usually offers the best price, so check out the Amazon website if you want to save some money. … Read more