I made it!
Name: Anita
I’m very proud of myself to come this far. When I came to the United States I only had 7th grades of education, and English is not my first language. I didn’t graduate high school, because my parents were very poor, they couldn’t afford to send me to school. I was very embarrassed to tell my friends, that I don’t have a high school diploma. When I met my husband I didn’t tell him that I don’t have a high school diploma. When his family asked me what kind of education I had, I told them that I finished high school in my country. But every time I told them lies, I could see their faces reaction that they knew I was lying. But they didn’t have any proof that I didn’t’ graduate high school, so I just ignore the shame that I felt about myself. I thought to myself,” I’m not just an illiterate person, but I’m also a liar.”
My husband always pursued me to go to college and take the placement exam so I can enroll into college. Every time he mentioned education to me it made me upset, then I started an argument, so he would change the subject. How could I tell him that I had been lying to him, and then maybe he would think that all I was telling him was lies. He trusted me so much that I didn’t want to ruin it. I keep telling him that I’m stupid, and he would just waste the money if he will send me to college. My husband didn’t to me listen he kept telling me that I was smart. So one night I told him the real reason why I didn’t want to go to college, it was because I didn’t finish high school. I was surprised of his reaction, I expected him to call me a liar, but he just told me I just have to get my GED. I felt a lot better after I told him my deepest secret.
I started going to the GED class twice a week. It was really hard for me to learn in the classroom because there were some people that were always talking and I couldn’t concentrate. Then one day I was on the internet searching about “The ways to study to pass the GED.” I found this website called passGED.com. I asked my husband to buy it for me. He said I have so many books, I can open up my own books store but I told him this passGED.com is different. There’s a virtual class room and I think it will really help me. I promised him that if he would buy it for me, I’ll study a lot. My husband bought it for me and it’s the best decision I ever made.PassGED.com tells you all about the techniques how to pass the GED, and it really helped. Within a few months, I took GED exam for the first time, and wouldn’t you believe it, I passed, I’m so thankful to passed.com, and I’m very proud of myself that I made it.
What motivated you to get your GED? I want to have more self esteem and a better opportunity in life.
How have your friends and family helped you? They’re very helpful and supporting. They always told me that there’s nothing I can’t do if I put my mind to it. Especially my husband, he was always there for me when I need some encouragement. My parents-in-law they were there, to help watch my kids, so I can study.
What problems have you faced? I think the problems that I faced, when I lost my faith, but my husband always there for me to give me encouragement.
What do you hope to gain from getting your GED? Right now I’m in college. I want to help my family in the Philippines. I want to send my nieces and nephews to school. I want my family generation to be educated. When I get a good job, I can do all this things, send my family money so they can continue to go to school.
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January 23rd, 2009 @ 3:19 pm
Hi am so happy that you did it am trying to do it i hope i pass but i have problem in english but am trying am happy for you
February 23rd, 2009 @ 10:57 am
Hi
I dropped out of High School in the 9th grade. I faced alot of peer pressure and got tired of being intimated by other students. I never liked few of my teacher who is low on teaching us.
I have tried Waubonsee College. Their material that used for the student to take the classes seemed to be outdated. and often felt trapped going now where, When the teacher asked me to take the G.E.D exam, I simplified flunked. I have tried to pass G.E.D. test four time in over 15 years period. So Where can I take a G.E.D. Online, so I can get over with it! Thanks, Daniel , Illinois
February 23rd, 2009 @ 11:03 am
Daniel, the short answer is, you can’t take the GED online. The only real GED is taken at an official test center. But don’t give up! The problem is, a lot of GED classes just can’t work for the people who need the GED… people like you, who haven’t been in a classroom for a while and didn’t do well in traditional schools to begin with. You need a new way of learning, one that works for you. Please check out our online GED study program. It’s meant just for people like you… so you can learn on your own, much better than in a classroom.
March 4th, 2009 @ 11:45 am
Well, congratulations, I’m so happy for you. I did pass mine, too and i have a graduation march this Sunday and I am so happy and excited.
March 11th, 2009 @ 8:00 pm
I’m o glad to read ur story..I never finished high school I got pregnant my junior year and dropped out I am now 22 and I wanted a better life for me and my daughter…I took the test yesterday and today without studying and I passed, very relieved…next step is to enroll in college and become the nurse I always wanted to be. To everyone out there feeling like there’s just no way, I’m a living testament and I’m telling you that you can do it..I’m so proud of my self and so is my family.
March 25th, 2009 @ 9:02 pm
i JUST WANTED TO POST AS A DOCUMENT TO MY WIFE’S BEGINNING.I AM PURCHASING THE PROGRAM FOR HER TONIGHT AND WOULD LIKE TO COME BACK BY THE SUMMER WITH SOME GREAT NEWS. MY WIFE DROPPED OUT IN TENTH GRADE, SHORTLY AFTER HER MOM PASSED AWAY. GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE TRYING….
April 28th, 2009 @ 12:38 pm
I have been trying to get my ged for almost 6months. I study on and off, but I never stick to it, I keep having set backs were I feel like it’s over welming at times. I say to my self, how could i finish this, there is so much I need to learn and I feel like giving up.
April 28th, 2009 @ 12:41 pm
I have the suport of no one. Thats what makes It hard for me!!
April 29th, 2009 @ 6:23 am
The hardest part for a lot of people is motivation! One of the keys to getting your GED is breaking up what you need to do into small parts and pieces. Have you taken a GED practice test? Because you might find you don’t need to study EVERYTHIING. At least, you’ll get an idea where you are now. If you can pass any of the tests, great! Those are off your plate. You can even take the GED to get the tests you’re ready for over with. Then, just focus on one GED subject (the easiest one that you still need to study), and just focus on one task at a time. That’s how things get done: one little piece at a time. Don’t think about the BIG OVERWHELMING TASK. Just think about *today’s* little task. “Today, I’m trying to figure out multiplying fractions.” “Today, I’m trying to figure out how to get started on my essay.” If you think about it, improving your math and writing skills (and all sorts of other GED skills) are useful in your life and to workout your brain, so doing today’s little task is worthwhile in itself. Being “in the now” will help you focus and learn, and the big picture will come into focus, too, without you worrying about it.
Hey, keep writing to us, to let us know how it’s going. If you keep with it, you’ll find a lot of rewards in the end! Think about checking out GED classes at the adult school or community college nearby, too. Even if the classes aren’t so helpful, you might be able to connect with other GED students, and you can form a study group or just a motivation group.
August 11th, 2010 @ 1:56 pm
I was Homeschooled , education was never that important to me when i was school age. My parents fell on hard times , and could’nt pay for my homeschool program anymore and I didnt graduate. It did’nt really bother me because I had a job suitable enough to support myself. Then I met my wife , she didnt know that i did’nt have a hsd , one time my brother asked me if i was going to get my ged infront of her. I was so afraid she would be upset . She was’nt , but she did encourage me , we were married for 6 years before i got up the nerve to call the free ged class offered in my town . I was 29 years old now and very afraid , but i felt like I owed it to myselfe and to my wife and two daughters. I took the class and my teacher said he felt I was ready after 3 months of class , so i took the class and passed the first time! My wife was so proud and she een had a graduation party for me with all my friends and family . The County i recieved my ged from even had a graduation cap and gown ceremony . Im so happy and now my wife and I can both tell our children to stay in school and I wont look like 2 faced.
August 11th, 2010 @ 2:02 pm
sorry for my spelling hehe i can spell i was just in a hurry