GED Stories

I’ve been in prison most of my life…I just got out of prison last year…the free world has been good to me. I am working now, and I am taking AA classes, and my goal now is to get my GED. Help me!

I’m a hard worker… I’m a plasterer. I left school in 1999 because of the war in Kosova. I want to get my GED for my hopes, dreams, and future and to work as an accountant. I want to have a better life. Maliq, 21, United Kingdom

I’ve always wanted to get my GED, and I am so dumb that I have tried four times and I haven’t been able to get this darn GED. So please, someone, please, please help me with my silly-butt brains. I left school in about 1981. I need to get my GED because I have two [...]

Michelle’s Story When I was in 3rd grade the doctor diagnosed me with ADHD. My mother refused to let me take medication for my ADHD. I struggled every day until the end of 9th grade I just gave up. I refused to go back to school. I didn’t understand the point of going to school.

I am a highly intelligent young African American woman who has dreams and goals. I am lacking the drive and determination to receive my GED.

Hi, my name is Jenn. I’m 24 yrs old, I work in the resturaunt business, and have a three year old child. I left high school in 1999 because I started hanging out with older people that were out of school, and back then I didn’t think that school was important.