GED Stories

Karissa from Rising Sun, IN – 21 The reason I want to get my GED is because I didn’t finish high school, and you can’t get a good job without a GED or your high school diploma.  I’m 21 and these jobs out here won’t call me back for interviews. No one will hire me. I [...]

Meagan from Mississippi – 23 I want to get my GED for my daughters, so that we can have a better life. My daughters have inspired me simply by growing up. I’ve noticed how things aren’t so easy when you’re a single parent, and I want to show them that just because their mommy is [...]

Yesi from Bentonville, Arkansas – 29 Even though I do not have a GED, I have always had luck with great paying jobs due to my personality, and being a goal setter. But I’m starting too see others around me in college and working in their dream field. I guess I realized that yes, I do [...]

Craig J. Boykin from Montgomery, Alabama – 33 Craig J. Boykin is a motivational speaker, author, community activist, mentor, entrepreneur, educational consultant, business coach, and inspirational leader.  Craig has dedicated his life to creating lasting change for those who desire it;  Craig has risen to national prominence by delivering a high energy message which tells people [...]

Chelsea – 23 Both my daughter and worthless ex-husband inspired me to get my GED.  My friends and family have been telling I have it in me.  So far I can’t seem to pass the math portion of the test, so that’s the area I’m looking for help in.  I’ve taken the math test three [...]

Brandy from Toledo, OH I was a very good student in school. I made it to the 12th grade before I dropped out. I did not want to quit going to school, but my dad got sick and was dying from cancer. I took care of him when his nurses couldn’t be there. I want [...]

Amandolin from Marydel – 19 What motivated me to get my GED was my daughter. She is six months old, and I have nothing. It’s so hard to raise a baby without a career or help. Her father is not around, so I need to do everything I can to get her everything she deserves. [...]

Sean from Las Cruces, NM – 45 I’m tired of losing people I love because of my education, and I’m tired of being left behind. I’ve pretty much struggled all my life with difficult, low paying jobs. I can’t take it anymore. Math is very hard. I don’t think I can even read a ruler [...]

Kiesha from Dallas, TX – 36 You can’t even get a dishwasher’s job without that GED or a high school diploma. I am tired of not doing anything. I am just existing. I look at the world today, and that is motivation enough. Times are getting harder, and I am not getting any younger.

Dina Not having a diploma has always been a pain in my side, always feeling ashamed when the subject came up. When my daughter started school, I started volunteering in her class. I was later asked if I would be interested in working for the school and if so, they would like to hire me. [...]