GED programs

Second-chance education courses

GED programs are educational courses that prepare adults to pass the General Educational Development test, a high school equivalency exam.

These programs offer instruction in math, reading, writing, science, and social studies to students who didn't complete traditional high school: She enrolled in a GED program at the community college.

Many are free through public libraries, community centers, or adult education departments.

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