A transcript of the courses taken and grades issued, a common requirement for college and job applications, can be furnished upon request. Colleges, universities, businesses, and each branch of the United States military accept a regular high school diploma. ...
According to GED Testing Service, the Department of Defense uses a three-tier system to “select applicants with the greatest likelihood of completing their initial military service obligation.” Those with a GED diploma are Tier 2 candidates.
The GED is not an alternative to attending high school. Most states have a minimum age requirement of 16, but you may need to be 18 unless you receive an age waiver. GED testing regulations vary by state. For example, here is the age policy for the state of Alabama: 17 years old: A...
That's not because lacking a high school diploma means you're not smart enough or capable enough to do jobs that require high-level thinking. But there are enough candidates out there who do have diplomas and college degrees that hiring managers can afford to make that a requirement for "me...