A high school Diploma or a GED? Why, whats the difference?
2006-12-04 13:04:29 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I have no clue with a GED is...
but a high school diploma seems better because it gives you a sense of pride. plus the names of the certificates are different
2006-12-04 13:05:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It takes four years of successful attendance to earn a high school diploma. The alternative is the GED, a test taken in five parts, which is earned upon successful completion. These scores are recorded with the state capitol.
With either a diploma or GED, one may pursue a college education.
2006-12-04 13:09:57 · answer #2 · answered by Rhonda 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Diploma
You get a GED if you can't get a diploma. If you dropped out or failed you obviously can go back to high school, but you can take the classes over again some how and get a GED. GED means Graduation Equivalency Diploma, but i think it should mean Good Enough Degree.
2006-12-04 13:06:21 · answer #3 · answered by jake 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I have a diploma , I really think that there isn't really a difference between a diploma and a GED. It's like just as long as you have one or the other.
2006-12-04 13:07:46 · answer #4 · answered by Marenight 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
High School Diploma
2006-12-04 13:06:09 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Megs 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In reality there is no difference.
I was a high school drop-out at age 16. Back in my youth days we didn't have the advantages the young people have today in school and it was totally boring to me. I joined the military when I was only 17 and received my certificate by taking the GED while in the military. I retired from the military after almost 21 years and had earned enough credits for a BA degree in college during those years in the military also. When I retired from the military, I was turned down for many jobs in civilian life because I was considered to be over-educated. In many cases I was refused a job because the foreman thought I would be hired to replace him because I was more qualified for his job then he was.
But today I do advise young people to finish High School. The advantages of getting a decent job today require atleast a high school diploma. By the way... I did not use the spelling check either. How did I do?
2006-12-04 13:15:06 · answer #6 · answered by AL 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
High School Diploma is better. It shows you took the high way and worked a lot to get your diploma.
2006-12-04 13:06:27 · answer #7 · answered by Diana M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I personaly think a high school diploma because you can get right out of high school and go straight to college well thats what i would do
2006-12-04 13:08:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think a hs diploma is looked at more favorably...there are some jobs that just won't hire you if you're not a high school graduate...
2006-12-04 13:06:28 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A diploma shows that you stayed in school to the end and shows prospective employers that you are willing to stay until the end.
2006-12-04 13:06:22 · answer #10 · answered by Dorkboy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋