“It’s a complete paradigm shift because the GED has been the monopoly. It’s been the only thing in town for high school equivalency testing. It’s kind of like Kleenex at this point,” said Amy Riker, ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The GED test, for decades the brand name for the high school equivalency exam, is about to undergo some changes. On Thursday, an upgraded GED exam and two new competing equivalency ...

GED pass rates are tumbling as a more rigorous online test settles in. “The test is supposed to be one of the easiest examinations a person can take in the U.S.,” Education News reported. “However, ...

Tests, tests, tests. The General Educational Development testing program has lowered its minimum passing score by five points following test takers’ complaints that the test is too difficult, NPR ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — More Kentuckians have earned their GED since Gov. Andy Beshear waived the testing fee in his first term, according to the governor's office. Since January 2020, 99% of all Kentucky ...

The American Council on Education warned consumers today against using any services that charge fees to take the General Educational Development test online or via mail. The test, which gauges mastery ...