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Sometimes, however, life circumstances get in the way of a student being able to earn their diploma.  \nFor students at risk of not graduating on time or dropping out of school, another path is available: the GED® credential. The General Education Development, or GED®, certificate is a high school equivalency credential that can be earned when graduation from high school is out of reach. Whether a student is looking to jump directly into the workforce or preparing for further education, the path becomes possible with a GED® .  \n Earning my GED® has helped me with confidence. There was a point I thought I’d  \nnever finish school, but once I got my GED®, it proved I was capable of a lot more  \nthan I thought.”  \nMarissa,  \nGED® Graduate  \nNearly all postsecondary institutions in the U.S., and all South Dakota public universities and technical colleges, accept students who have earned a GED® credential.  \nSouth Dakota laws allow schools to support students 16 and over in earning their GED® credential if certain conditions exist. School-based programs assist students throughout the process of preparing for and completing their exams. These programs have proven highly effective in helping students earn their GED® : 90 percent of test takers aged 16-18 who are part of a GED® prep program are able to earn the credential.  \nThe credential can be a valuable option – allowing the holder to move toward their goals and build a brighter future, and ultimately, contribute to the state’s workforce and economy.  \nIn South Dakota, individuals who graduate high school or earn a high school equivalency credential average nearly $10,000 morea year in earnings than peers without a diploma or equivalency credential.  \n“The GED® offers a second chance for students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills, opening doors to further education, better job opportunities, and personal growth. It empowers them to move forward  \nwith confidence, knowing they have taken an important  \nThe required scores to pass the GED® exams are equivalent to earning a “C”  \naverage in high school. Test takers must pass all four tests to earn the credential.  \nIndividuals who have earned a GED® credential are eligible to serve in the  \nU.S. military.  \nstep toward building a brighter future.”  \nJustin Conroy, Ed. D., Title 1D Principal, Rapid City Area Schools  \nWhat is the GED® credential?  \nThe GED® credential has come a long way since its beginnings in the 1940s, when it helped veterans who joined the military without first finishing high school. Today, the GED® is a series of four exams that assess an individual’s competency. The exams may be taken on different days, months, or even years. Test takers must pass all four exams to earn their credential, which unlocks opportunities for careers and postsecondary.  \n“Earning my GED® credential has helped me to get accepted into Lake Area Technical College and work towards  \nhelping others get on their feet.”  \nCali, GED® Graduate  \n90 %   \nof students in a  \nschool based program earn their GED® credential  \nLinda Boes, Gregory/Winner  \nGED® Tutor, Sinte Gleska University  \nLearn more about the GED® [credential at doe.sd.gov/GED or](credential at doe.sd.gov/GED or) call (605) 773-3134.  \n®","cbCaifPtLPIJ0r0o","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifPtLPIJ0r0o","pdf",6440258,"English","# GED® credential as a high school equivalency option\n## South Dakota support for students aged 16 and over\n## Effectiveness of GED® prep programs\n## Eligibility for careers, postsecondary, and the U.S. military\n## GED® exam structure and passing scores","[{\"question\":\"Who can pursue the GED® credential instead of finishing high school on time?\",\"answer\":\"Students for whom graduation is out of reach can earn the GED® credential. 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