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Why take the GED?

After a candidate has successfully taken the GED tests, they may choose to pursue enrollment in a college or university. It is estimated that over 60 percent of candidates who take the GED are doing so with the intention of entering college or a postsecondary training facility.

Ninety-eight percent of colleges and universities in the United States recognize the GED credential. Students who do not graduate from high school but who wish to enroll in a college or university must pass the GED to demonstrate that they have achieved the necessary skills and knowledge for entering an institute of higher learning. Enrollment in a college or university may also be subject to successful completion of standardized tests such as SATs or ACTs.

Candidates who do not anticipate attending a college or university after obtaining their GED will have the opportunity to pursue a greater number of jobs than if they had not obtained their GED. Many candidates who pursue a GED report doing so in order to get better jobs resulting in better income. Many candidates report that obtaining a GED makes them feel better about themselves. Obtaining a GED should be viewed as an investment in one's future. By obtaining a GED, a candidate can change their own life by finding a better job, receiving higher pay, and feeling better about themselves.