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High school equivalency

A credential, such as the GED or HiSET, that is recognised as equivalent to a high school diploma.

Also called
HSE
Used in
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.
HiSET (High School Equivalency Test) United States
A high school equivalency test used in some states as an alternative to the GED.

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