The General Education Degree (GED)?

The General Education Degree (GED) was developed in 1942 and, since then, has helped more than 15 million people to get a high school diploma equivalency. GED tests cover areas such as, language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. Sometimes, potential employers or college application use GED scores in hiring or admissions process. The GED is a certificate or diploma that certifies that accredited adult has reached high-level knowledge of school despite not completed high school. It is awarded to those who pass the GED test, created by the American Council on Education (ACE). Several non-profit organizations offer excellent free or low-cost online classes to help you prepare for the GED test.