How the GED Test Works

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How the GED Test Works

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Dec 23, 2014

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The GED test was once part of a non-profit organization. That all changed in 2014, when it was privatized, made more expensive and more difficult to pass. But that also brought about a couple of more testing options. Learn all about how high school dropouts can earn their equivalent degree in today's episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Dec 23, 2014

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