GED Stories

Julia from Springfield, MA – 18 I need my GED, because I never finished high school. I need to pass the GED test in order to have a career and to put my daughter in day care. My friends and family have given some help, and they share their opinions with me on how to pass the [...]

Sherri from Valdosta, GA – 41 I am so good at so many things. I love culinary arts, and I am determined to do what I’ve got to in order to go all the way! It’s time I do it because it bothers me that I don’t have a diploma. I dropped out in the 11th [...]

Narinder from Othello, WA – 28 I just want to have a better future, so I’m currently working on getting my GED at BBCC.  My dream is to become a nurse. My English is not strong, and I’m taking an ESL class.  I’m also taking a GED class, and need help with the English in it.

Pedro from Waukegan, IL – 62 I lost my job ten months ago. Now I ‘m trying to get my own business by putting a daycare in my home. That is why I need my G.E.D. Diploma. I never had the opportunity to go to school. When I was a kid, my childhood was working at [...]

Rashelle from Ballwin, MO – 24 I worked in fast food after I graduated from high school in my country. I want to get the GED to get a better job. I’ve always wanted to be a chef in a nice restaurant or on cruise ship. I’d also like to work in a hotel as [...]

JJ from Dallas, TX – 24 I decided that I needed to get my GED because I have a daughter on the way. I’ve always been a procrastinator. I couldn’t do it for myself, but I found the strength to do it for my unborn daughter. I was really inspired by my mother. I know [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]