Patsy Said:

What's the difference between getting you High School Diploma and your GED?

We Answered:

GED:
+ Pretty easy/quick test
+ Equivalent to a High School Diploma
+ Easily accepted into community college
+/- Depending on what university you plan on going to, they will accept you if you have high enough ACT/SAT scores
- People are associated with the stigma of being lazy/incompetent dropouts
- Can be a hassle when searching for a job (even though hirers aren't suppose to be biased or prejudice)

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Lastly, your future plans may dictate whether to try for a GED or high school diploma. Many employers won’t care whether or not you have a GED or a high school diploma. Similarly, most community colleges have no problems admitting people with a GED instead of a high school diploma. If you want to go to a university or a four-year college, you may want to consider getting a high school diploma, or, if that is impossible, spending a year at a community college so you can demonstrate your academic skill to a college or a university. If you simply plan on going to work, your references, resume, and the job skills you bring to the table will be much more important than whether or not you have a GED or a high school diploma.