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North American High School-Level Skills Test

The GED tests certify individuals as having US or Canadian high school-level academic skills, and passing the tests provide an alternative to the high school diploma.
The American Council on Education coined the initialism GED for "tests of general equivalency development" that measure proficiency in science, mathematics, social studies, reading, and writing.
Pearson is the sole developer for the GED test, and the test is taken in person.
The GED tests are available in Spanish and French in Canada, large print, audio, and braille.
Regulations governing who is eligible to take the GED vary by state, but generally, students at least 16 years old and not enrolled in high school are eligible.
The cost of the GED test for test-takers varies depending on the state, and it can be as low as $45 or free.
People with disabilities who want to take the GED test may be entitled to receive reasonable testing accommodations.
Possible scores on each test within the GED battery range from a minimum of 100 to a maximum of 200.
A score of 200 on an individual test puts the student in the top 1% of graduating high school seniors.
The GED certification itself does not help people get jobs as much as a high school diploma does.
There are calls for the GED to be abolished, with some saying it reduces high school graduation rates and is outmoded.