Can you get into college without GED?

Students wishing to go to college or university usually need to have a high school diploma or GED. Most community colleges use the Ability to Benefit (ATB) status to enroll students without a high school diploma or GED. This requires students to take a test to show that they’re ready for college.

Is a high school diploma a GED?

The GED is a high school equivalency diploma, so you can use it to apply to college or for a job resume, just like you would with a high school diploma. More than 98 percent of schools in the United States accept the GED, including community colleges, universities, and private schools.

What do you do if you can’t graduate high school?

If you’re done with high school, or about to be, and were unable to graduate, don’t give up. You can still get a high school diploma whether you dropped out or did not have enough course credits. Or you can pursue your education goals at a community college without one.

How much money can you make without a high school degree?

Those who do not complete high school will earn, on average, between $280,000 and $350,000 less than high school graduates during their working life, according to 2015 estimates reported by the Social Security Administration.

Is it hard to get into the top 2\% in high school?

Since each school will not accept more than a very small number from each high school, it lowers the chances of anyone applying who is not in the top 2\%. It is very hard for all the excellent students we have to get into the top 2\%.

Do you need a high school diploma to go to college?

A high school diploma is not required, though you may have to take remedial courses offered by the college and some majors, such as engineering, may require a GED before you can transfer to a four-year university. The requirements vary by college.