Is a GED, ultimately, counted as the equivalent to a high school diploma?

Question

Is a GED, ultimately, counted as the equivalent to a high school diploma?

Answer 1

The GED or General Education Diploma has sometimes been called General Equivalency Diploma, because it is considered "equivalent" or equal to a regular high school diploma.

Answer 2

yes in fact on my diploma it says high school equivalency test

Answer 3

Pretty much.