GED Stories

I’m 17 years old and studying for a GED. I used to be a bad student a long time ago and used to make really bad friends. They were friends where I couldn’t hide from. So, I went to a private school far away in D.C for 3 years and started new, but one day my parents said it was too much money for me to stay at someone else’s house. So, I had to come back to NY.

I left school to get away from those bad kids who I used to hang out with but wherever I go they were there. My parents even tried to find a high school for me where I don’t know anyone and start fresh where I can focus on my studies but it was so hard for me to go back to public school when I always went to a private school with only 60 kids.

I want to get my GED so I can study alone at home with no one around me. My dream is to pass the GED test and live in the dorm far away from where I live. I wish I can be strong and not be scared by any of those students anymore or anyone else in the future. I lived my life in fear for too long.

Don’t let anybody interfere with your dream and stay strong. Don’t live your life in fear.

Joyce, 17, New York

Joyce,

Thank you for sharing your story. You’re right… your future and your learning are too important to sacrifice because of a bad environment. We like to see students graduate their traditional high schools if they can, but everyone’s situation is different. Online learning gives you the opportunity to learn at your own pace, in an environment that’s comfortable for you, and the GED gives you a credential accepted at colleges across the U.S.

Each student has a unique story, a reason why traditional high school education didn’t work for them. Instead of getting left behind, it’s important to realize that you have options. You’ve come a long way toward your goal… you know you need to get the GED to take the next step toward higher education and the future that you want.

Find out as much as you can about the GED test, so you can figure out what you need to study. You probably have a lot of the knowledge you need already. You just need to brush up on the most important skills: reading, writing, math, and thinking skills. Be sure to come back and let us know when you’ve passed your test!

The GED Academy