HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA vs. GED
Does It matter???
by Corey Fisher
November 17, 2006
I often hear of students who believe that quitting school and getting a GED is just as good as having that high school diploma. When students contemplate these kinds of options, I believe it is important for them to have the information available for them to make an educated decision. Elgin Public Schools has a nearly perfect graduation rate. However, sometimes students feel that if a GED will give them the same opportunities, then why not pursue that avenue. This summer I was presented an article from Dr. Fredrickson that really shows that there is a difference and it is not a small difference.
The websites below are links to articles that give students and parents a great idea of the real differences between a High School Diploma and a GED.
I would point out that a GED is not a bad thing. If that is the option that one chooses to take, it can be beneficial. These articles merely show that if presented with a choice, the High School Diploma does prove to be more beneficial in the long run.
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA vs. GED
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