Many GED tests don’t actually test for the things people expect. The complaints tend to mirror many educators’ problems with standardized testing in general: they involve more regurgitation and formulas than original thought. Perhaps that’s why so many employers value actual high school diplomas over these quickie stand-ins.

The good news is that today, many actual high schools that issue such diplomas are on the Web. That means you don’t need to commute every evening in rush hour for a chance at the same basic education the rest of the workforce seems to already possess. These days, you can undertake the same course of study at the very desk at which you are sitting right now.

Online Expansion

The Web has come a long way since it was mostly made up of Usenet and static images. Today, the Internet explodes with sight, sound, streaming video and more, all courtesy of our nation’s burgeoning love affair with broadband. What this means for online schools is that many of them can use all of these tools to give students a truly compelling experience.

If you have wondered whether you have the time or money to go back to high school, now’s your chance. Many of these schools are inexpensive, flexible and fast. If you want to truly gain an edge in an ever more competitive job market, this may be the best way to get your foot in the door.