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GED might be best if:

  • You have less than 15 credits from a previous high school
  • You perform better testing than by completing work for grades
  • You did not attend school in North Carolina
  • You did not attend a school accredited by SACS

Adult High School might be best if:

  • You have 15 or more credits from a previous high school
  • You need only elective courses to complete your diploma
  • You perform better completing work for grades than by testing
  • You are interested in enlisting in the military