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2014

Online Classes Put HS Diploma or GED Within Reach

Jan 31, 2014 | 8:00 am
Education
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School and study on a laptopWhile online education continues to grow in popularity as it has been doing over the last several years, there are still plenty of people who have their doubts about whether virtual learning is really a viable alternative to the traditional classroom. There may come a time when online education completely replaces traditional brick-and-mortar institutional learning and, of course, there may not. It would be unwise to assume that something like that is impossible considering the rate at which online learning technology is growing. After all, there was a time when people believed that the pony express was the end-all-be-all of written correspondence.

There are millions of Americans who are looking to earn their high school diploma but who have put off moving forward on the pursuit. Most have the obligations of full-time jobs, family responsibilities, and other commitments that they believe will make it impossible to do what is necessary to earn their GED. At the same time though they have found it extremely difficult to land the job and earn the salary they want and believe they are worth because they lack a high school diploma. While some folks have begun the process of pursuing their GED but not have seen it all the way through to the end, others have not even begun the process because they are afraid they wouldn’t be able to finish what they started.

Much of that fear, however, can be attributed to the fact that people are simply unaware that there are myriad opportunities for earning a high school diploma online. And with those opportunities come a number of advantages, the biggest arguably being the tremendous convenience that online education affords its students. Attending classes in person requires adherence to a schedule that may not be convenient for all students. Pursuing a high school diploma by way of an online course curriculum allows student to attend lectures and do course work on their own time and complete the requirements for a diploma or GED at their own individual pace.

The opportunity for a better paying job is certainly a major incentive for many people looking to get their diploma. However, for just as many, a high school diploma means the opportunity to do something that some thought they would never be able to do – go to college. Graduating from high school allows students to apply at accredited colleges, universities, and vocational schools all across the country and even around the world. While many institutions of higher learning still require applicants to take certain standardized tests like the ACT and SAT exams, having a high school diploma is arguably the most important element in applying for college courses.

While earning a diploma can certainly open doors of opportunity that would otherwise remain closed, there is one significant benefit that is easy to overlook. That is the sense of accomplishment and pride that comes from achieving such a lofty goal. And earning a high school diploma GED is not only for the graduate, it is also for those who depend them – their family. With the job market as competitive as it is having a high school diploma is more important now than it has ever been, and they availability of online educational resources makes it easier than ever to achieve the goal of earning that diploma.