GED Stories

Name: Jody
Age: 32
City and State: Haughton, Louisiana

What motivated you to get your GED? Court.

How have your friends and family helped you? They’re doing it.

What problems have you faced? I don’t know, have not yet tried to get the GED.

What do you hope to gain from getting your GED? Learn more and become a cop.

Jody,

You’re just starting out… and this is the hardest time on the way to your GED. You know that you want something better in your life, but you’re not sure exactly how to get there. It’s hard to start something new. A lot of people can’t take that first step. The most important thing is to make a commitment. Get focused on what the GED means to you: better skills, better job opportunities, a better future. You have the ability to make enormous, positive changes in your life. How do you get started? Make a commitment, to yourself, your family, and your life. This is something you want, so make it your priority. Find out what’s on the tests. Contact a local testing center. Start studying! You can get your GED, and we want to help. But you’re the one responsible for making it happen. So get started!

The GED Academy