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Studying  Working Towards Getting Your GED The General Education Development, or GED, test is an option offered to adults who were either unwilling or unable to complete high school in the traditional way. The tests are a group of four subject tests and, when passed, provide certification that the person has high school level academic skills. It measures the skills and knowledge similar to a four-year high school program. Since 1942, the General Educational Development has changed millions of lives for the better. How It Began The GED was developed in 1942 to help WWII veterans who were sent overseas to fight the war before they could finish their high school education. The United States Armed Forces Institute asked the American Council on Education (ACE) to develop a battery of tests. Passing these tests gave returning soldiers and sailors the academic credentials they needed to get civilian jobs and gain access to post-secondary education or training. The test has gone t...

Holiday Blues Psalms 9:9 – The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. For most, the holiday season is filled with happiness, celebrations, rejoicing, and social gatherings with friends and family. And for others, it can be a time of sadness, loneliness, and finding ways to cope with it. The holiday can trigger these sorrowful emotions for a number of reasons. You may not be able to visit family, you might have gone through a separation, a loved one has passed, or you’re in a tough financial situation. For whatever reason, seeing others in joyful moods can be tough to see. It could also be tough feeling like you are going through it alone. Depression during the holidays is more common than you think and it’s important to know you are not alone. There are ways to manage your depression and get the help you need.  Where To Start It’s no fun feeling overwhelmed and not just during the holidays. Finding ways to deal with the holiday blues and ...