GED Stories

Cody The past several years have gone by in a blur. It seems like yesterday that I was sitting in High School preparing for my next examination, when in reality it’s been nearly five years. I had it all. I had the intelligence to make it pretty far, I had great teachers, and I had [...]

Loretta from Brookyn, NY I work as a PCA, and I want to further my career in the medical field. I need a GED. I’m tired of the low rate jobs I’ve been working for nearly 4 years. I’m still making 8.50. Ugh, I’m sick of this! I need a GED. Loretta, Good luck, the rising [...]

Sam — 21 I work in fast food. I want a GED so I can one day get a better job, have a place of my own, and be able to pay my bills. My boyfriend has done so much to inspire and encourage me to finally get my GED. He knows that I want to be [...]

Vincent from Fresno, CA – 22 I finally realized I cant live off my Fiance’s paycheck forever. She is furthering her education, and it would allow me to do the same. My Fiance is my everything. She inspires me to do things every day, but I am so broke that it tears up everything she works [...]

Erika from Manhattan, KS – 30 I have two kids, and one on the way. I’m facing a tough divorce. I really need a future for my children. One I can depend on. I have no friends or family to motivate me, but I try my best to encourage and motivate myself. I passed all [...]

Jazzibel from Bethlehem, PA - 22 What motivated me to get my GED are my 3 beautiful kids. And the strong will to become a nurse. Since I was a child I had always enjoyed helping others. My husband and children are my motivation to continue on this fulfilling journey to accomplishing my dreams. I got my [...]

Teresa from Morristown, TN - 29 I dropped out of high school in the 10th grade. I want my GED so I can get a job. After I get my GED, I want to join the Army National Guard. Teresa, The army offers a lot of opportunities. That’s a great place to start once you’ve passed. Good luck! [...]

Fredd from San Mateo, CA I’m sick and tired of wondering whether I’ll succeed in life. My friends and family help me when they can. I’ve been out of school for 8 years. I’ll be 23 this year, and I need help with reading (comprehension) and writing (grammar). I had already taken three subjects: math – 440 [...]

Breeann from Newfield, NY — 16 I suffer from really bad anxiety, and this made me realize that the right option for me is to get my GED. School is a waste of my time. All I do is sit there all day, and I already learned most of the material from past grades. My family—especially [...]

April from Elbridge, NY – 36 Let me start out by saying that I am 36 years of age. I have three very beautiful daughters and a very supportive fiancé. I am disabled, and I have tried in the past to obtain my GED before and failed. Now that I have the support in my life, [...]