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Can GED be taken internationally?

GED has administered tests to students in over 90 countries worldwide. See where you can test. You want to schedule and take the exam anytime you're ready, rather than waiting for specific exam dates throughout the year. You want the most affordable and flexible program out there.
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Is GED accepted worldwide?

Thousands of universities across the world accept the GED. Check with your preferred university, even if not listed here, for their admission requirements to confirm they accept the GED.
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Can you study abroad with a GED?

Internationally students utilize the GED credential almost entirely for entry into local and international universities, so we've also spent time talking with some universities and government officials.
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Is the GED only in the US?

The GED, which stands for General Educational Development but is also referred to as a General Education Diploma, is a set of tests that when passed certify the test taker (American or Canadian) has met high-school level academic skills.
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Can you take the GED in another language?

However, there is good news for other foreign candidates because the GED test is not only offered in English, but in French and Spanish as well.
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HOW GED WORKS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

What is USA GED equivalent to?

Because the GED is equivalent to a high school diploma, in addition to using it to register for college, you can also use it to apply for a job. Many employers view these achievements equally when it comes to a GED vs. a high school diploma, and getting a GED can lead to a higher salary.
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What languages can you take GED test?

๐ด๐‘‘๐‘ข๐‘™๐‘ก๐‘  ๐‘คโ„Ž๐‘œ ๐‘ ๐‘๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘˜ ๐ธ๐‘›๐‘”๐‘™๐‘–๐‘ โ„Ž ๐‘Ž๐‘  ๐‘Ž ๐‘ ๐‘’๐‘๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐‘™๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘”๐‘ข๐‘Ž๐‘”๐‘’ โ„Ž๐‘Ž๐‘ฃ๐‘’ ๐‘™๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘”๐‘ข๐‘Ž๐‘”๐‘’ ๐‘œ๐‘๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘  ๐‘“๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ ๐‘ก๐‘Ž๐‘˜๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐บ๐ธ๐ท ๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘ ๐‘ก. ๐ป๐‘œ๐‘ค๐‘’๐‘ฃ๐‘’๐‘Ÿ, ๐‘›๐‘œ๐‘ก ๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘™ ๐‘ ๐‘ก๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘  ๐‘ฃ๐‘–๐‘’๐‘ค ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘™๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘”๐‘ข๐‘Ž๐‘”๐‘’ ๐‘œ๐‘๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘  ๐‘œ๐‘› ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐บ๐ธ๐ท ๐‘‡๐‘’๐‘ ๐‘ก ๐‘Ž๐‘ก ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘ ๐‘Ž๐‘š๐‘’ ๐‘™๐‘’๐‘ฃ๐‘’๐‘™ ๐‘Ž๐‘  ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐ธ๐‘›๐‘”๐‘™๐‘–๐‘ โ„Ž ๐บ๐ธ๐ท ๐‘‡๐‘’๐‘ ๐‘ก. ๐ด๐‘๐‘๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘‘๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘ก๐‘œ ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐บ๐ธ๐ท ๐‘‡๐‘’๐‘ ๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘†๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘ฃ๐‘–๐‘๐‘’, ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐บ๐ธ๐ท ๐‘‡๐‘’๐‘ ๐‘ก ๐‘–๐‘  ๐‘Ž๐‘ฃ๐‘Ž๐‘–๐‘™๐‘Ž๐‘๐‘™๐‘’ ๐‘–๐‘› ๐น๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘›๐‘โ„Ž ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐‘†๐‘๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘–๐‘ โ„Ž ๐‘Ž๐‘  ๐‘ค๐‘’๐‘™๐‘™ ๐‘Ž๐‘  ๐ธ๐‘›๐‘”๐‘™๐‘–๐‘ โ„Ž.
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Has anyone gotten into Harvard with a GED?

GED diploma-holders may choose to go to a community college to earn an in-demand associate degree, or they may apply directly to a four-year school. Most U.S. colleges, including Ivy League schools like Harvard and Yale, accept an applicant's GED certificate, just as they do a high school diploma.
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What are the disadvantages of getting a GED?

GED Cons
  • Although the GED Testing Service claims 95 percent of all colleges and universities accept applicants with a GED, there may still be some hurdles depending on where you apply. ...
  • Colleges also consider class rank. ...
  • A GED doesn't allow you to build the academic skills that you acquire earning a traditional diploma.
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Why is a GED not as good as a diploma?

Studies show that high school diploma holders are more prepared for college and score higher on placement exams. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, less than 5% of GED holders will actually receive a Bachelor's Degreei. 77% of students with a GED do not continue past the first semester of collegeii.
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Can you use a GED in Europe?

American universities and colleges do accept GED but when it comes to the European education system, the GED acceptance rate is not quite high. It depends on the university you are applying to. You will have to fulfill other requirements of the university instead of GED.
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What is GED International?

GED - International students

The General Educational Development (GED) program provides a platform to the applicants to express their knowledge and skills accumulated over years, which can be compared to other high school graduates in the United States.
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Can a tourist take the GED?

Yes, there's no general US citizenship or student visa requirement, and taking a GED test does not violate a visitor visa. Particular states may have other restrictions.
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Are GED tests hard?

Passing the test can be fast and easy, with a little preparation. If you don't study for the test, it might be too hard. Very few people can pass the test without preparing for it first. As long as you put in the time to learn the skills required to pass, the GED test will be a breeze.
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Is GED accepted in Germany?

Note: a GED is not accepted.
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Is GED accepted in Japan?

There is no general answer to this, the requirements differ from school to school. Having GED instead of a high school degree will make it harder to get into competitive universities, but you might be able to get into some universities that cater more for foreign students.
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How many people fail GED?

Bite-size video lessons | Practice tests with explanation | GED Skill Builders. And though that might be true for some students, recent statistics show that only 48% of students pass all GED tests on the first try, and 75% of students who fail one of the tests get discouraged and don't try again.
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Do employers look down on GED?

A GED holder can generally expect that the employers will recognize the certificate as comparable to a diploma, and they shouldn't hesitate to apply to a job that says 'high school diploma required'.
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Why is the GED so hard now?

The timing of the GED exam alone is enough to prevent some people from passing. This is particularly true if you suffer from ADD, ADHD, or have trouble focusing. Altogether, these factors make the GED an extremely difficult test. It is not to be taken lightly, as some suggest.
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What is my GPA if I have a GED?

A GED score of below 300 is the approximate equivalent of a GPA of 1 or below. 300 to 400 is the approximate equivalent of a GPA of 1.5 to 2.0. 401 to 500 is the approximate equivalent of a GPA of 2.0 to 2.9. 501 to 600 is the approximate equivalent of a GPA of 3.0 to 3.4.
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Do you still get GPA with GED?

To convert your GED to a GPA, divide your total score by the number of sections on the test you took. Most students are tested on five sections of the GED. For example, if your total score was 2300 and you took five sections, your average GED score would be 460 (2300/5 = 460).
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What is the lowest grade someone has got into Harvard?

Even though the average weighted GPA for Harvard is 4.2, this is still an average. Successful applicants may have scores that fall well above or below that figure. That means you won't automatically be rejected if your GPA is under 4.0. Some say that the lowest GPA accepted to Harvard is about 3.0 (weighted).
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What is the hardest subject on the GED test?

Generally speaking, though, we can say that most GED students find Mathematics the most problematic and challenging of the four GED modules (subtests). And, to build up self-confidence and to get used to the testing format, taking the most challenging GEDยฎ subject first may not be so wise.
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Can you get 200 on GED?

GEDยฎ Test score requirements are: Required minimum standard score of 145 on each test (Max possible: 200) Required total score of 580.
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Can you get a GED if you only speak Spanish?

Yes, the GED can be taken in Spanish or English. The GED high school equivalency exam is also known as HiSET in some states.
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