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High school diploma

The credential awarded on completing US high school graduation requirements.

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United States
Topic
Qualifications

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GED (General Educational Development) United States
A set of tests that adults who did not finish high school can pass to earn a high school equivalency credential.
Graduation requirements United States
The credits, courses and sometimes tests a state or district requires for a high school diploma.

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