GED Stories

Stories to motivate and inspire. . .

Archive for November, 2008

The land of opportunity…

Posted: Friday, November 21st, 2008 @ 9:44 am in College Bound!, English Language Learners, GED Students, GED Students Around the World, Reading and Writing, Washington GED | 1 Comment »

Name: Abdiqani
Age: 33
City and State: Renton, WA
I would like to take a GED diploma because I want to go to college, and they told me you have to have either high school or GED to start at the college. This is why I need to get a GED.

I want to learn…

Posted: Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 @ 5:08 pm in English Language Learners, GED Students, Reading and Writing | No Comments »

Name: Francisco
Age: 26
City and State: Othelloi
I need my GED for my future job. I want to learn reading.

…to become someone in life.

Posted: Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 @ 4:53 pm in Florida GED, GED Students, Getting Started with the GED, No Money for the GED | 1 Comment »

Name: Sally
Age: 27
City and State: Riverview, FL
I had already tested without classes and didn’t pass, I’m needing to retest again. I need it to become someone in life. My friends and family have helped and motivated me, but my biggest problem is that I’ve got no money. My dream is going to school and [...]

I always dreamed of being a teacher…

Posted: Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 @ 11:36 am in GED Students, Getting Started with the GED, Texas GED | No Comments »

Name:      Jessica
Age:      17
City and State:     Weatherford
What motivated you to get your GED? I need a GED to become a bigger and better person. I haven’t started yet cause I can’t find a good one and one that I can take online. I’m trying to get the GED over with so I [...]

A GED Success Story

Posted: Sunday, November 16th, 2008 @ 1:13 pm in College Bound!, Learning Disabilities, Staying Motivated, Success Stories | 1 Comment »

Name:      Serenity
Age:      19
City and State:     Springfield, MA
I had studied off and on with your programs for a few months, until I thought I was ready. Then I went and booked the test. I tried my best to study during the busy months, and when the time came I definitely felt more confident [...]

It’s possible to come from nothing and to be something.

Posted: Thursday, November 13th, 2008 @ 11:03 am in GED Students, High School Students, Virginia GED | No Comments »

Name:      Watika
Age:      17
City and State:     Winchester, Virginia
When I first started High School as a Freshman, I was very overwhelmed and excited. Then as I grew older, and went to different grade levels, each year I started to slack. I thought I had made the biggest mistake ever, by slacking my Junior year, [...]

I have hopes and dreams for the future.

Posted: Tuesday, November 11th, 2008 @ 11:36 am in GED Students, Physical Disabilities | No Comments »

Name:      Kristy
Age:      22
City and State:     Laurel, MS
Well, when I started the high school division, that’s when my problems occurred. I have sugar diabetes. It started when my blood sugars started going off balance for me, it was times I couldn’t remain in classes to even understand the techniques and skills for me [...]

I need my GED so I can provide for my family.

Posted: Monday, November 10th, 2008 @ 11:48 am in Children and Families, GED Students | 1 Comment »

Name:      Paul
Age:      26
City and State:     Round Rock, TX
Well, I must start off saying I got off high school in my 12th grade year due to my life style I was living. My old man’s wife was on drugs keeping my life f—d up. And no one in my family helped me escape [...]

I want to show my kids to never give up.

Posted: Monday, November 10th, 2008 @ 11:38 am in Children and Families, GED Students | No Comments »

Name:      Miranda
Age:      20
City and State:     McHenry
Well, I am a 20 year old soon to be a mother of two. I am married, soon to be divorced. I was kicked out on the streets at the age of 17 and had to live from place to place. I ended up pregnant and got [...]

…without the GED I am stuck.

Posted: Monday, November 10th, 2008 @ 11:17 am in GED Math, GED Students, Going Back After a Long Time | 1 Comment »

Name:      Janice
Age:      61
City and State:     Sherman, Texas
I left school the beginning of my junior year. Struggled because I did not apply myself, and then I met John and that was my way out. Needless to say, way to young and very stupid. I know how to make it, but without the GED [...]