GED Stories

Name: Dwight Age: 34 City and State: Canton, MI What motivated you to get your GED degree? Well, I’m tired of my life. I’m a father of three kids, and I think that I need to do something better for myself and my family and our future. I realized that I needed the tools to [...]

Name: Carla Age: 42 What motivated you to get your GED degree? I am divorced, have 2 teen boys, and I barely make ends meet with the money I make being a hairstylist. I’ve gone out looking for a job where I can make more than minimum wage, but it requires a degree or a [...]

Name: Kahmelia Age: 17 City and State: Cleveland, Ohio What motivated you to get your GED degree? I quit going to school because of all the moving me and my family did. Now I realize that I need to get my GED. How have your friends and family helped you? My mother takes me to [...]

Name: Rhonda Age: 17 City and State: Lexington, SC What motivated you to get your GED degree? I want to prove to people that I can do it. How have your friends and family helped you? My friends have tried to help me and they tell me not to give up. What problems have you [...]

Name: Sasha Age: 22 City and State: Philadelphia, PA What motivated you to get your GED degree? I always knew I needed my diploma. How have your friends and family helped you? My family was always there helping me study and telling me to never give up. What problems have you faced? I have taken [...]

Name: Kimm Age: 16 City and State: Jacksonville What motivated you to get your GED degree? Because I want to prove to my mom she was wrong about me, and also because I really want to go to college! How have your friends and family helped you? No, but my teacher has! What problems have [...]

Name: Tabatha Age: 18 City and State: Hamilton, NJ What motivated you to get your GED degree? I dropped out in the 10th grade. I thought I didn’t need it. But then I got pregnant, and realized that I need it now. I need to make my life better for my son. How have your [...]

Name: Alecia What motivated you to get your GED degree? Well, I was home schooled my freshman year and never went back to public school. Everybody told me, “You’re not going to do anything with your life,” over and over again, so I finally wanted to prove I that can. I want to be able [...]

Name: Analiza Age: 21 City and State: Crystal City, TX What motivated you to get your GED degree? I need someone to help me one on one, because I want a better life for myself. How have your friends and family helped you? Yes, and I thank them a lot. What problems have you faced? [...]

Name: Shamika City and State: New York What motivated you to get your GED degree? Well, first I would have to say my two kids, but especially my daughter, who is 14 moths old. I want more for her—a better life—not to follow in my foot steps. I grew up spoiled, with everything handed to [...]