GED Stories

Krissy from Louisiana Getting the job that I want would require a college degree, and I’m so passionate about my dreams and goals that I knew I had to get on the right path.   My friends and I have talked about retirement at an early age, and I want to retire by the time [...]

Emilyn – 18 Everyone’s Story is different. Here’s mine: I was 17 years of age holding two jobs. I started dating this guy, and things took a turn for the worst. I moved out of my home and in with my boyfriend and so called best friends. Everything was great at first, but I started missing [...]

Krissy from Louisiana – 26 I want more in life. I don’t want it to pass my by when I have a chance now. I plan to retire in my 50s. I have friends who encourage me to be all I can. I have to take crap from a low paying job, because I don’t [...]

Julie from Stockton, CA – 32 I don’t know what motivated me to get my GED, I just need it. I need a good job. Julie, You’ve begun your path to your GED by seeking out this site, and we congratulate you! Just keep on moving, and you’ll get there! Good luck! The GED Academy

Lawanda from Thomson, GA – 32 My kids, family and friends have all pushed me to achieve my goal of getting my GED.  They help me and encourage me daily.  My biggest problems I faced were doubt and the desire to give up. I passed everything but math and science the first time, but studying, [...]

Jennifer from Davenport, FL – 34 I have not yet got my GED. I dropped out in the beginning of the 10th grade, because I had to help my dad with his memory problems after he shot himself. I would go to school, then cut cause I didn’t want to miss one second with my [...]

Ashley from Florida – 20 My friends and family have helped me by showing what lies ahead. Similarly, I want a GED so that I can have a better future set a great example for my siblings. I haven’t had very good job options, and I’ve been constantly laid off. After I get my GED, I [...]

Sonja from Sacramento, CA – 17 I need to do something with my life. My mom has always been my backbone. All I needed to do was take the time out to actually sit down and take the test. I passed all subjects with flying colors! I plan on becoming a sonographer/ultra-sound technician. I actually [...]

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 [...]

Laporche from Houston, TX – 19 What finally made me realize that I need to get my GED is that I no longer want to be supported by others. That’s not helping me get a good education. Especially when the people who are close to you and brought you into this world are not supportive. I [...]