Question 1

What’s better for me: GED or High School Diploma?

Accepted Answer

Neither is better. One is a diploma from our own adult education high school that is earned by completing classes for credits and the other is a General Education Diploma that’s earned through a series of tests. If you’d like to know how many credits you would need to earn your high school diploma in our high school diploma program, you can submit a copy of your high school  transcript(s) for a brief  evaluation by our staff.

Question 2

I only needed three credits to graduate from my high school. I want to come there and get those credits so I can get my diploma. Can I do that?

Accepted Answer

We still need to do an evaluation because we don’t know the subjects you’ve earned previous credits in. Additionally, adult education credit totals are different from other high schools in the district. The best thing for you is to submit your official transcript for an evaluation. Then we will know how many credits you will need to earn in our program.

Question 3

​Do I need to get transcripts?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your transcripts are used to determine what additional classes you need to earn your diploma.

You can order transcripts from Parchment.com. Cost ranges from t​hree to twenty dollars and it takes approximately 3 days for delivery.
Parchment sends the transcripts to us electronically.

Question 4

Will having a GED negatively affect me?

Accepted Answer

No. In fact, having a GED will improve your life. You will experience all the rights as a person with  an High School Diploma, you can apply for college, financial aid and apply for a variety of different job opportunities.

Question 5

Which one is faster for me: GED or High School Diploma?

Accepted Answer

It’s hard to predict because each student’s case is different. The practice test in our orientation provides a good indication of how you’ll do on the GED test. Choosing a path of study and participating in class does help. For those who can’t attend a regular class, we offer traditional distance learning classes, which are much like an independent study program. Our advisor can help you make the best decision when choosing between the two programs.

Question 6

Which one is faster for me: GED or High School Diploma?

Accepted Answer

It’s hard to predict because each student’s case is different. The practice test in our orientation provides a good indication of how you’ll do on the GED test. Choosing a path of study and participating in class does help. For those who can’t attend a regular class, we offer traditional distance learning classes, which are much like an independent study program. Our advisor can help you make the best decision when choosing between the two programs.

Question 7

I earned some credits in another program, will those count?"

Accepted Answer

Please get an official copy of your transcript from an accredited institution and submit it to WCC Adult Ed staff for review. If credits apply, we will include them in the evaluation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s better for me: GED or High School Diploma?

I only needed three credits to graduate from my high school. I want to come there and get those credits so I can get my diploma. Can I do that?

Do I need to get transcripts?

Will having a GED negatively affect me?

Which one is faster for me: GED or High School Diploma?

Which one is faster for me: GED or High School Diploma?

I earned some credits in another program, will those count?"

for FREE with West Contra Costa Adult Ed!

Complete su GED

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s better for me: GED or High School Diploma?

I only needed three credits to graduate from my high school. I want to come there and get those credits so I can get my diploma. Can I do that?

​Do I need to get transcripts?

Will having a GED negatively affect me?

Which one is faster for me: GED or High School Diploma?

Which one is faster for me: GED or High School Diploma?

I earned some credits in another program, will those count?"

for FREE with
West Contra Costa Adult Ed!

Do I need to get transcripts?