GED Stories

Michael from Fairfield – 51 I have been wanting to get my High School diploma, since I left school at age 16.  My wife was the wind beneath my wings.  She convinced me that I could do this.  Completing my GED has given me a great sense of satisfaction and has really improved my self [...]

Channy from Santa Ana, CA – 33 I have always wanted to get my GED, but haven’t been able to since my baby was born.  Having a baby has kept me stuck at home for so long. It’s hard to go back to school, and I don’t know where to start.  My friend always says [...]

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 [...]

Eve I dropped out of high school after 10th grade due to many issues I was dealing with at the time. It wasn’t the best decision but I’m glad there were alternatives like the GED out there for me to keep going with my life and do the things I want. My parents were very supportive [...]

Imawesome from South Carolina – 30 Many jobs are now asking for proof of high school education. I do not want to lie on the application and cost myself a job! Plus I have big plans of going to college! I think my life just changed!  Everyone told me that I could do it and I was [...]

Sean from Las Cruces, NM – 45 I’m tired of losing people I love because of my education, and I’m tired of being left behind. I’ve pretty much struggled all my life with difficult, low paying jobs. I can’t take it anymore. Math is very hard. I don’t think I can even read a ruler [...]

Mike - 51 After a successful career and still young enough to start another one I really needed to get my GED in order to move forward. When I started working full time at the age of 15 a strong back and a willingness to work hard was all you needed. Nowadays you need an education [...]

Patrice from Kansas City, MO – 31 I dropped out of school in the 9th grade for many reasons. Mostly because no one in my family cared about my education or me. So why should I? Then I realized that nobody should care about my education more then me!! I decided to go to job corps [...]

Dorothy from Fayetteville, NC – 56 I am very tired of wanting my GED diploma, but not even trying to get it. I need help in all areas, but I really want to be able to read, write, and spell with my grandchildren. I’ve tried to sit in a classroom, but my mind wanders too much. [...]

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 [...]