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William Adams has a medical degree from Yale University and spent 22 years as the head of the Rose Medical Center laboratory in Denver, Colorado. Now, at 83 years old, Adams has earned another degree: his GED.

Why would a medical doctor go back to earn a high school equivalency diploma? When Adams went to college early in the 1940s, he wasn’t required to graduate high school. He skipped forward again into medical school, at a time when the requirements weren’t as formalized as they are today. In more recent years, Adams has been active in water issues in his community of West Linn, Oregon, and he wanted to earn certification as a water plant operator. That’s when he ran into a problem. The certification requires a high school diploma.

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Education has become a critical issue in America. 39 million Americans lack the most basic educational achievement: a high school diploma. What skills do these Americans need in order to earn their GED and move ahead in today’s economy?

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The GED gives adults who didn’t graduate high school the opportunity they need to qualify for college and for more and better jobs. Taking the GED, though, can be difficult for people with disabilities. If you have a disability, it shouldn’t stop you from taking the GED and showing what you know. The GED Testing Service provides special test-taking accommodations for GED students with many types of disabilities.

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Over 39 million Americans don’t have a high school diploma, and trying to find a good job or better education can be nearly impossible without getting over the high school hurdle first. For many people, the GED is the best solution. But they are left with the question: Is the GED too hard? Can I pass?

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After you’ve been out of school for a while, it’s easy to start wondering, is it too late to get my high school diploma? With the GED, the most accepted high school equivalency diploma in the U.S. and Canada, it’s never too late. The GED was created as a way to help soldiers returning from World War II get back on track with their education. The program has been expanded to help any adult who needs a high school diploma. Earning a GED diploma qualifies you for more jobs and higher education, and that’s a good thing at any age.

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by Leonard Williams

Over 39 million Americans lack a high school diploma or GED, and without that accomplishment, better jobs and higher education aren’t available. The GED is an important options for people who want to better their situations. But they are left with the question: Can I pass?

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