| chris |
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im thinking of getting my GED so that i can graduate early because i am having alot of problems with my school, but before i do this i want to know the pros and cons of getting a GED, any help with this would be much apreciated, thanks in advance. |
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| Tony |
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Why should you bother with the GED test? Just consider the following facts and research that demonstrate the benefits of a GED credential:
1. A GED will help you get a job, and even keep it. Employers would rather hire someone who has the basic skills to pass the GED test than someone who does not. Completing the GED means that the graduate has the fortitude to successfully finish a seven and one-half hour exam. This GED is not a small thing.
2. You can expect to earn more money in your lifetime with a GED. Research shows that people with a GED make an average of $385,000 more in their lifetime than people who donÕt have a GED or high school diploma.
3. Passing the GED test will make you more valuable to your employer because you will have gained basic writing, math and thinking skills. YouÕll probably find itÕs easier to get a work promotion once you have your GED.
4. Having the GED opens up a lot of doors for advanced training. Most specialized training programs require either a high school diploma or a GED. And with a GED, youÕll be eligible for most workplace or on-the-job training programs, along with higher educational opportunities.
5. The GED credential is a viable Ôdiploma.Õ It enables access to work choice, advanced workplace training, as well as access to higher educational opportunities. The GED is consideredÑand acceptedÑas an equivalent to a high school diploma by approximately 97% of colleges and universities in the U.S., and 95% of employers.
6. YouÕll probably feel better about yourself with a GED because youÕve accomplished something that only 60% of high school graduates can do.
7. Consider the impact on your family. Your family benefits because a GED is a way to increase financial security. Research also shows that once parents get a GED, theyÕre more likely to encourage their children to seek educational opportunities and complete educational milestones.
If you have other questions about the GED test or need a guide to GED study programs, classes or testing centers in your community, additional information is available and free at the http://www.passGED.com website. Free test advice, a message board and learning community are also available for students, GED instructors and their supporters.
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| jessie |
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I'm 16 and I just got my G.E.D - there have been lots of pros for me- like being able to get a job . I couldn't sit in the chairs all day they hurt my back due to a surgery i had when i was 12 I cant sit long amounts of time but standing is fine with me. The only cons I see is - no Jr. or Sr. prom and I don't see my friends nearly as much as i use to. |
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| Guido |
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The GED exam is a second chance for those who could not make it through the regular high school curriculum. However, the GED test is not to be compared to the regents. For example, the GED math section does not cover trigonometry, geometric proofs using the two-column method, precalculus and calculus. I am not saying that the GED is easy. I would never make such a statement!! However, it is a lot HARDER to pass the regents than the GED exam.
Is everyone clear?
Guido
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| Nick |
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The new GED does Cover Trig and all basis of Math. Getting your GED is harder than actually graduating because you do it yourself. Not only does it take alot of will power but time to train for this new GED testing. To pass the GED test you need the knowledge of todays graduating SR. So the people who went to school in 1980 and dropped out are going to need alot of time and prep to get ready for a big step. |
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| Leonard Williams |
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Actually, the GED math section covers basic math (number operations and number sense), geometry and measurement, data analysis/statistics/probability, and algebra. There isn't any trigonometry on the test (sine, cosine, all that). About a quarter of the math test is basic math. You DO need to be committed to passing and to studying on your own. But it doesn't have to be that hard. It's definitely something that you can do, even if you've been out of school for twenty years or more, or if you never did well in school. The hardest part is just saying "I'm going to do it," finding a study program that works for you, and sticking with it until you pass.
Here are some sample math questions so that you can see what the math test is like:
http://www.acenet.edu/AM/Template.cfm?Section=TestTakersInfo&Template=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=5495
There's more information about the other tests here:
http://www.acenet.edu/AM/Template.cfm?Section=TestTakersInfo&CONTENTID=5691&TEMPLATE=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm
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