How to Get Your GED While Attending College

A high school diploma is an essential component to finding success in the job market. Today, college degrees are normal prerequisites for many jobs that provide a living wage and health benefits, and for those who have not completed college, finding a suitable job can be exceedingly difficult. Even thought withdrawing from high school is sometimes necessary, it can substantially inhibit employment potential down the road. While high school dropouts cannot go back and earn a diploma, there are programs that provide general education degrees (GEDs) -- the equivalent of a high school diploma. There are even ways for students to earn a GED while attending college. With focus and dedication, students can complete their education and increase their opportunities for success.

Instructions

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      Meet with an admissions counselor at a community college that provides the opportunity for students to enroll without having graduated from high school. For example, Rockland Community College in New York and Santa Monica College in California offer joint GED-bachelor's degree programs.

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      Provide the admissions counselor with official documentation proving your withdrawal from high school, if you have such documentation.

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      Take any placement tests necessary prior to enrollment in college. Colleges often require academic assessments to ensure students can handle the classwork. Additionally, placement test scores determine whether you qualify for certain financial aid packages provided by the U.S. Department of Education.

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      Enroll in your program. Work with an admissions counselor to evaluate placement test scores and to determine how to design your academic path. Many schools, such as Rockland Community College, require completion of all GED credits before the student can enroll in official college-level courses. Hudson-Greene Community College in New York requires a similar academic curriculum to achieve a simultaneous GED and college degree.

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