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The General Educational Development Test (GED) is a high school equivalency credential administered by Pearson VUE, assessing an individual’s literacy, mathematics, and reasoning skills to demonstrate knowledge equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma.
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What does the GED test measure?
The GED measures knowledge in four areas: Reasoning Through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social Studies. Passing it is intended to show high school-level academic knowledge.
Who administers the GED?
GED testing is administered through Pearson VUE in the United States, with registration and test-center arrangements varying by state. Candidates normally take the subject tests through an authorized testing system.
Is the GED the same as a high school diploma?
No. It is a high school equivalency credential, not a diploma issued by a high school. Employers and colleges commonly treat it as evidence of comparable academic level, but their admission rules can differ.
Can the GED be taken online?
Some jurisdictions offer an online-proctored GED option, while others require testing at an approved center. Eligibility, identity checks, fees, and technical requirements depend on the state or territory.
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