GED Stories

Name: Skye
Age: 21
State: CA

What motivated you to get your GED? When I was 15 I got pregnant and I felt helpless like no one my age would understand the changes I was about to grow through. I felt judged and out of place and the pressure of being alone finally got to me, so I quit trying and dropped out. Four years later, here I am with a beautiful little boy about to start school, I watch how excited he is and I want to feel that way again. I owe it to my son to do the best I can at making a better and brighter future for the both of us. (more…)

Name: Shauna
City and State: Dayton, Ohio

What motivated you to get your GED? I realized I needed my GED when I wanted to go to school to be a chef, and this is very much in the way! I was very lazy when I was young, but now I realize if I had done this a long time ago I could have already achieved my dreams by now, which I would to LOVE to own my pastry business and restaurant. My goal is to be someone my children can look up to in the future and for myself to know that I can do it if I am determined enough, because everyone deserves a second chance in life. Thanks for reading! (more…)

Name: Jose

What motivated you to get your GED? I would like to join the police.

How have your friends and family helped you, motivated you, or inspired you? I inspired myself.

What problems have you faced? I need help to get my GED.

What do you hope to gain from getting your GED? My dream is to join the police. I would like to serve my community. (more…)

Name: Jake
Age: 18
State: Wyoming

What motivated you to get your GED? My family, they want me to succeed in life.

How have your friends and family helped you? My whole family and girlfriend have helped me.

What problems have you faced? Me becoming diabetic and my failure in school.

What do you hope to gain from getting your GED? I want to get my GED so I can go to college to become a firefighter or a paramedic or work on motorcycles.

I wanted to join the marines like my grandpa did. I wanted to follow in his footsteps, but then I became diabetic and I got scared ’cause of grades in school. And I wished that my life just ended, but my family helped me. They want what’s best for me, and my girlfriend and my son. I want to do it for him, he keeps me goin’ everyday. (more…)

Name: Joshua
Age: 23
City and State: Austin, TX

What motivated you to get your GED? I obtained my GED because I was tired of dead end retail jobs. I knew the only way to live the life I wanted to was to get into college. (more…)

Name: Andrey K.
Age: 23
City and State: Brooklyn, NY

I never thought it would be possible to go back. It has been over 7 years since my last visit to a high school. I appreciate your help, your online tutoring helped me a lot . I have taken an exam over at the community college back in March 2009.  I have nailed it, received my diploma less than a month ago.  Thank You ! ! !

Name: Melissa
Age: 31
State: Texas

What motivated you to get your GED? After working in a restaurant for so many years, I finally realized that this is not the career I wanted. I wanted to be a successful business woman. As I got older, I got wiser about what kind of life style I wanted. Fast food was not in my future. It took me 11 years to finally get the courage to get my GED. I just had faith in myself that I can do it and studied hard. If I would have not found passged I don’t think I would have done it. (more…)

Name: NaSha
Age: 21
City and State: Opelika, AL

Well, I am actually getting some material for my husband. He got kicked out of school when he was in the ninth grade. And I am helping him study. (more…)

Name: Ashleye
Age: 17
City and State: Mesquite, TX

What motivated you to get your GED? I have 2 kids and I’m trying to make something of myself so I can provide for my kids. I’m a teenage mother, I’m only 17. (more…)

Name: Korina
Age: 42
City and State: Lapeer, MI

What motivated you to get your GED? It seems that I am a typical mom. Always doing for my family, and leaving my interests, goals, and dreams on the back burner. I became a mom at a very young age. When my son was born he suffered a traumatic brain injury. I have spent the last 23 yrs. doing what is best for him. Now I need to do something for me and the rest of our family. I have always wanted to further my education. It always seemed like something was holding me back. I found this site online and I am so happy that I did. I have only been working on the tests for about a week now. I feel as though I have learned a lot already. I’m excited about getting my GED and going to college to possibly become a nurse. (more…)