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Read This Before Getting Your GED In New Jersey

New Jersey boasts a 90.9% high school graduation rate, but there are many students that choose to get their GED instead. In 2016, more than 8,800 people took the GED or another high school equivalency test in New Jersey, and 75% passed the test. New Jersey residents now have more options when taking a high school equivalent test, including TASC and HiSet.

New Jersey has seen a significant uptick in high school graduates. In 2013, more than 16,000 people took the GED exam, and just 68% passed. 

Today, the state has one of the highest high school graduation rates in the country. Students realize the value and potential that a high school diploma offers. Getting a GED is still an option for many students, but there are many advantages of earning a New Jersey high school diploma. 

A high school diploma opens doors and readies you for the future. On paper, a GED is supposed to be the equivalent of a high school diploma, but it does not offer the same opportunities. 

Here are four reasons why a high school diploma is better than a GED.

4 Reasons A High School Diploma Is Better Than A GED

1. A High School Diploma Gives You a Well-Rounded Education

High schools have rigorous coursework requirements. In order to graduate, students must earn a certain number of credits in various subjects, including math, science, history and language arts. Coursework requirements vary from one school to the next, but most are similar. Their purpose is to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education.

High school students can also choose elective courses on subjects they may want to study in college or pursue as careers.

With a GED, there are no specific coursework requirements. Most students choose to take a test prep course before sitting for the exam, but it’s not a requirement. 

A high school education gives you the opportunity to explore different subjects, either through the required coursework or electives. The coursework requirements prepare you for both college and your career.

2. A Diploma Opens Employment and Military Opportunities

Many college students work full or part-time jobs to help pay for the ever-rising cost of tuition. Although a GED is supposed to be the equivalent of a high school diploma, many employers don’t see it that way. 

If you plan to work while studying in college, a high school diploma is a must-have. 

In an employer’s eyes, a high school diploma means that the applicant put in their time, did the work and fulfilled all of the requirements for graduation. Hard work, dedication and perseverance are just a few of the many qualities that employers look for in job candidates, and these are the qualities that high school graduates embody.

Along with employment opportunities, a high school diploma also makes it easier to join the military. While you can join the military with a GED, you will have to meet additional requirements that high school graduates do not need. 

3. The High School Experience

A diploma is more than just a piece of paper. It’s a symbol of all the hard work you put in and the wonderful experiences you had over the last four years. A GED simply cannot compare in the experience department.

High school provides the opportunity to explore your interests through electives, after-school programs and clubs. Along the way, you’ll make new friends and participate in events that create lasting memories.

A GED does not offer the same type of experience. Prep work is focused entirely on the GED exam, and there is no room for additional activities.

4. A High School Diploma Offers a More Promising Future

A high school diploma sets you up for success and prepares you for college. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 66.2% of high school graduates were enrolled in college in 2019.

High school is a preview of what’s to come in college. By the time they graduate, students are prepared for the hard work and dedication that college requires.

GED holders, on the other hand, may not be as prepared. Research shows that only 1 in 10 GED holders earns a college degree.

There’s no alternative to a high school diploma. A GED is certainly better than having no credential, but students have a far greater advantage when they choose to attend and graduate high school.

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