The GED exam has provided an alternative route to better job prospects and further education for individuals who did not complete high school. However, the exam has undergone significant changes, becoming more challenging and expensive. Its connection to economic mobility has also increased.

Further details about the exam's evolution and its current implications are available. The exam's growing rigor and expense may affect those seeking to improve their economic prospects through education. More information on the GED exam and its impact can be found through the Texas Standard.