Can the GED test scores be used for college admission or admission to the military?
Nearly all United States colleges and universities accept the GED diploma as a high school equivalency credential. GED Tests cannot be used as a substitute for placement or admissions tests. Each branch of the military has specific recruiting guidelines regarding the acceptance of the GED credential. It is important that GED examinees who wish to enter the military should contact a local recruiting office to determine specific qualifications they must meet. The Commission of Educational Credit and Credentials recommends that postsecondary institution officials, employers, training program officials, licensing boards and all branches of the armed services accept the GED credential in the same manner as they accept regular high school diplomas. GED percentile rankings represent the GED graduate’s performance related to the performance on the GED Tests of a representative group of graduating high school seniors.
Nearly all United States colleges and universities accept the GED diploma as a high school equivalency credential. GED Tests cannot be used as a substitute for placement or admissions tests. Each branch of the military has specific recruiting guidelines regarding the acceptance of the GED credential. It is important that GED examinees who wish to enter the military should contact a local recruiting office to determine specific qualifications they must meet. The Commission of Educational Credit and Credentials recommends that postsecondary institution officials, employers, training program officials, licensing boards and all branches of the armed services accept the GED credential in the same manner as they accept regular high school diplomas. GED percentile rankings represent the GED graduate’s performance related to the performance on the GED Tests of a representative group of graduating high school seniors.
