GED Stories

Tyler from Gadsden, Alabama – 16 I have been out of school since I was 14. I am two years behind, and I feel like it would be a lot easier for me to get my GED. I’ve been out of school for two years for many reasons. I’ve been trying homeschooling since August, but it [...]

Jessica – 17 I’m 17. I haven’t dropped out yet but I want to. In fact, I’m planning on doing it tomorrow. I’ve been getting psychically abused for the past three months, and I just couldn’t do it anymore. I already turned him in, but they didn’t do much. They just told him to keep [...]

Tiffany from South Carolina – 16 I got into a lot of trouble at school, and I finally hit rock bottom and got expelled from high school.  I was taking sophomore classes, but I was in the computer system as a repeating freshmen, so if I go back to school next year after my expulsion [...]

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

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 [...]

Bin from Palisades Park, NJ – 27 I want my GED so that I can have a better life. I haven’t really had help from my friends and family. I’ve been waiting for this since 2004. I had to wait until my sister finished college, because I had to earn money in order to support [...]

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 [...]

Brenda from Washington, D.C. – 56 I’m pursuing my GED, hoping to get a better job.  I’m concerned about job applications, too; I’ve worked a lot for my family, and haven’t been able to stay at other jobs very long because of it.  Now I’m on my own, and have been inspiring myself to get [...]