How many high school credits does a GED certificate count for?

Adult High School Diploma and GED are different program tracks towards obtaining a high school credential. However, according to the American Council on Education (ACE), about 95% of U.S. colleges and universities accept the GED credential in place of a high school diploma. You will need to fulfill 20 credit units with the Adult High School program to earn a Diploma.

The GED certificate is earned through passing a five-part exam with sections on:

• Writing Skills
• Social Studies
• Science
• Interpreting Literature
• Mathematics

Persons taking the GED test must be at least of 16 years of age and not enrolled in high school at the time of the test. Some places might have a higher age requirement.

In buzz, is the new GED Test too challenging? Read the full article at Hartford Courant‎.

One way someone without a high school diploma can obtain a secondary-school credential is to pass the General Educational Development (GED) examination. Check out some tips to help you study and prepare for the GED tests at Education-portal.com.