GED Stories

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 [...]

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 [...]

April from Elbridge, NY – 36 Let me start out by saying that I am 36 years of age. I have three very beautiful daughters and a very supportive fiancé. I am disabled, and I have tried in the past to obtain my GED before and failed. Now that I have the support in my life, [...]

Patricia from Ohio – 56 I want to get my GED because I really want to work with kids. No one has motivated me, I’ve had to motivate myself. Patricia, Working with kids is a great aspiration! Keep your final goal in mind as you work toward your GED to help you prepare. Good luck! [...]

Name: Mary Age: 50 City and State: Manchester, NH What motivated you to get your GED degree? I need to get a job, but I don’t have a GED. It will help me get a good job. How have your friends and family helped you? They told me to get my GED now, so I [...]

Name: Dana Age: 34 City and State: Janesville, WI What motivated you to get your GED degree? I want to go to school to better myself, but I can’t because I haven’t been in school since 1994. I’m scared to death that I won’t be able to remember anything. I have a fear that I [...]

Name: Keith Age: 47 City and State: New Orleans, LA What motivated you to get your GED degree? I am tired of being on disability after hurting my back working construction. I need training in a different field of work . How have your friends and family helped you? No, they have graduated high school [...]

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: Sylvia Age: 46 City and State: Franklin, VA What motivated you to get your GED degree? Because I want to get a good job and make money. How have your friends and family helped you? Because people look at me and say I need to get my GED and a good job. What problems [...]