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If you have a GED what do you need to do to acquire an advanced degree in the sciences such as a doctorate?

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Having a GED does not indicate a reduced potential for a college degree. All that a college may require is additional testing for admissions and placement. Once you get into your undergraduate program the GED becomes irrelevant. However, most graduate programs require a certain test. It is important to prepare for, and take very seriously, any graduate test that may be necessary as these scores are (generally) heavily weighted.

In a nutshell, the degrees you will need are: Bachelors, Masters, Ph.D.

Some fields of study allow you to bypass the masters. Find your area of interest, then research the school's requirements.

You must take the ACT and/or SAT to get into college and the MAT and/or GRE to get into graduate school. Check with the college of your choice to learn which tests and the minimum scores they accept. Even if you are admitted on a probationary status, they might retain you in their program if you perform well academically.

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