GED Stories

Well my name is Mary and I am 19. I am married, and plan on going to college sometime to become an R.N…. It is my dream. When I was younger I struggled with social anxiety and depression. It was very hard for me to go into a crowded loud school, and so I started homeschooling.

I dropped out of school my sophomore year because I decided to move in with my boyfriend at the time. We met on the internet, so I moved from OH to NY. I did homeschooling my 9th and 10th grade years, but then got a letter in the mail at home that said each student would be required to come into the school on a bi-weekly basis. Since I could not do that, being in a different state and all, I decided to drop out. I do regret some of my past decisions, but I am happily married to that man now, and I love him very much.

I had always wanted to accomplish getting my GED. It was important to me, and to my family. Both of my parents dropped out of high school but then they got their GED’s. When I was younger, I was in gifted and talented classes, even getting to go on yearly trips to historical sites in places like PA, and VA. When I decided to drop out of school my parents felt like it was a waste of potential, but I could not bare the thought of going back. Finally, after the age of 19, which is the legal age to take the GED without some kind of consent in New York State, I decided to pursue my dream. I took the test on March 7 and 8, 2008. I eagerly awaited my test results. I got them today! I passed! I am looking at my General Equivalency Diploma and the sense of pride that filled me brought tears to my eyes. I cannot reccommend it enough. It is a scary position to be in, but I promise you will have no regrets. It is so very worth it. I scored an even 3000, my best score [730] in Language Arts – Reading.

I now plan on going to a community college to become an R.N.

Anything else in my life that would complete it in some way would have to deal with me becoming a nurse, preferably in a maternity ward. I love children and am empathetic.

Mary, 19, Williamson, NY

Mary,

Thanks so much for sharing your story and helping to encourage other people to get their GEDs and move on to better things! Congratulations on your GED, and your high scores! That can help you get financial aid opportunities, and also get in to more competitive colleges. You have a very bright future. It sounds like you’ll be a wonderful, caring nurse!

The GED Academy