GED Stories

Stories to motivate and inspire. . .

…without the GED I am stuck.

Filed under: GED Math, GED Students, Going Back After a Long Time — November 10, 2008 @ 11:17 am

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 I am stuck, and I know that will be my answer. Bought the book and was going to do it by myself and got very put out because I felt it was all over my head especially the math part, so I gave up. I know I can do this with the guidance of this program as long as I can get someone to tell me the simple way. I tend to make it hard when it comes to tests because I freeze up. I pray this is my answer.

Reason for Leaving School:  I dropped out the beginning of my junior year and was in love and got married, really stupid on my part. School was very hard for me because I did not apply myself.

Reason to Get a GED:  My GED is very important to me because I have a good 10 years left, and I know standing behind the chair doing the hair I am getting burnt out. I need more, and I really know there are more fields out there in cosmetology and teaching is one of my dreams.

One Thing I Need for My Dreams:  To get this GED is all that is holding me back, because 600 more hours could make a big difference in me and getting my license for this.

I am very committed to this, and I am willing to do whatever it takes if it is where I can afford this course. I have been single for 23 years and have had to work 10/12 hours a days to get my kids raised, now I would like to do something for me where I can have benefits and not be so stressed out over all this.

Janice,

Just a quick note–you’re on the right track, and you can do it! Take a deep breath and relax. Tests can be stressful, but you’ll get a lot more comfortable with test taking through our program. We’re here to help. If you have problems, just contact us.

The GED Academy

1 Comment »

  1. Michelle:

    Gee, I know exactly how you feel. I am only 29 and I have 2 boys, ages 11 and 6. I dropped out of school in 11th grade to have my son and my own family. Well I have my own family and no husband. I want to go to school to do hair, I love it! but I need my ged to get into school, I have put it off long enough, Both of the boys are in school now and I am going to get my Ged if it is the last thing I do! I am going to prove to myself and every man I have been with that I can do it! Its funny when a man finds out you do not have a ged, later in the relationship it seems to always get put in your face! hmm… Just wanted you to know you were not alone, No matter what age! Just go take it! its a bubble in the anwser test, if you fail at least you will know what the test is like and you can always retake it! Go get em Moma, I be doing the same! xo.xo. Michelle.

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