i want to know if i get my ged if i will be limited to higher education or will i have the same oportuniteies as my high school diploma
2006-09-19 07:10:59 · 16 answers · asked by abel c 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
You'll be able to get into a lot of colleges; however, you may have trouble getting into the more competitive colleges.
2006-09-19 07:12:45 · answer #1 · answered by Heather K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people get a GED when they don't like high schol and want to leave early. That's the stigma (even if a person gets a GED after dropping out). It's tougher to get into college - a good college. Also, there is something intangible about toughing things out. Employers don't want fiar weather employees. They want their employees to be the type that stick with the job, even when times get a bit tough. Longevity at jobs through high school and getting the full diploma is an advantage over getting a GED and leaving early.
2006-09-19 07:15:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a GED you will probably have to go to a community college for a year before you can go to a 4 year school. Most 4 year schools require a grade point averave that's why. If you were planning on getting an associate's degree, then you are set with a GED. Don't sell yourself short though. If you can get that diploma, then my all means, get it.
2006-09-19 07:15:03 · answer #3 · answered by Wocka wocka 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you may have the same opportunities with a ged.
But either way they will be minimal without a college education.
You learn things throughout high school that you will not learn by getting your ged. I learned the hard way when I went out into real world with my ged (although I lied & said I had my diploma).
Social skills, being a leader, team building, lots of things you will only learn by staying in school & learning as you go.
Today I'm taking my last class, I will have my collge degree!
Hang in there, you could do it if I can.
2006-09-19 07:18:00 · answer #4 · answered by lynn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can go to a community college and then transfer to a university if you want to(after a certain amount of time and grades)i have a ged and had no problem getting into college good for you for wanting it. either way your better off than with nothing, but wait - if your still in high school , graduate. its a personal thing though i would have felt better if i had got an actual diploma
2006-09-19 07:15:11 · answer #5 · answered by ♥mama♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No transcript to show colleges and vocational schools. Also some employers value a high school diploma over a GED because it shows the person stayed in school and didn't quit.
2006-09-19 07:14:44 · answer #6 · answered by CJ Lady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once you earn higher degrees, the way you completed high school becomes irrelevant at some point. If you're not planning to continue your education it can affect how you look on a resume compared to other job applicants. If you would like to work in a professional (white collar) setting...try to graduate.
2006-09-19 07:14:21 · answer #7 · answered by D.D. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Employers tend to look more favorable on resumes that list "high school diploma" then "ged" according to a college professor of mine.
2006-09-19 07:12:48 · answer #8 · answered by Kitty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
although its presented as techniclly meaning the same thing, there are some diffrences. Certain colleges require certain ged scores and or avergages in HS to attend.
It certainly doesnt look as good on a resume. If you are just planning to attend your local college after reciving it, it probably wont be much of a diffrence.
2006-09-19 07:20:14 · answer #9 · answered by desi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's all the same. I just got my GED in April and started classes in August.
2006-09-19 07:12:45 · answer #10 · answered by lillady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to make up the credits you lacked to graduate high school in college, at least that is the way it is in the state of Tennessee.
2006-09-19 07:22:00 · answer #11 · answered by Cindy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋