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Because of this program, many persons were
able to qualify for jobs and pursue
postsecondary education upon discharge
from military service.
Beginning on a small scale, the GED
Testing Program has increased considerably
during the past three decades. Today the
tests are used in all fifty states, in the
U.S. territories, and in many Canadian
provinces. Approximately 800,000 adults
take the test annually, with nearly
two-thirds qualifying for a credential in
accordance with the criteria established
by their states or provinces. Over the
years, the GED Tests have provided
personal satisfaction as well as
professional and academic opportunities
for millions of adults who, for many
reasons, were unable to complete their
formal high school studies.
The GED now serves Spanish-speaking and
French-speaking candidates as well as
those who speak English. The five tests
are offered in braille, in bold print, and
on audiocassettes. Many adult education
programs in Illinois provide instruction
to assist individuals in acquiring the
knowledge and skills necessary to pass the
GED
In brief , the GED testing program has
offered millions of adults a second chance
by enabling them to demonstrate that they
have many of the skills they would have
acquired had they been able to remain in
high school.
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