GED Stories

Jon from Utah Jon Huntsman dropped out of high school to play keyboards in the band Wizard. Who would have guessed that years later he would become governor of Utah? After earning his GED diploma, Huntsman went to the University of Utah. He became a Mormon missionary in Taiwan for two years, and graduated from [...]

Hussein from Maine Somali refugee Hussein Ahmed came to Lewiston Maine ten years ago. He earned his GED diploma, but didn’t stop there. He went on to earn an associate degree and a bachelor’s from the University of Southern Maine. Ahmed now owns a grocery store and also an interpreter service, and he is studying [...]

Maarcella from Montana I’m native from Montana and would like to get a diploma or GED. I quit school to work to support myself. I want my GED because school these days is very important to me. I also need it for working. These days you have to have a diploma, even just to get [...]

Angie from New York, NY — 21 I faced many situations in my life where a diploma was necessary: to get a better job or to start college. My family supported me all the way with motivation and discipline whenever I was studying for the exam. We all need a little bit of support for this. [...]

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 [...]

Yendy from East Orange, NJ — 30 When I look into my father eyes, I see  how sad he feels to see that his only daughter has yet to  make it in life. My dad is now 66 years old. The plans I’m making to pass the GED is my secret. No one knows about [...]

Shakiya from Troy, NY - 27 I want to pass the GED so I can get a better job, go to college, and get a degree. My friends and family have been helpful to me. They help me study, so I can pass the test. Shakiya, Good luck! Keep it up, and you’ll be sure to [...]

Jean I’ve tried to motivate myself to get my GED, because I want to go back to school. No one has helped me. I try to motive myself, but I can’t. I don’t have the strength. When I try to study, I get so mad because I don’t understand it. I have three kids. All [...]

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 [...]