GED Stories

I was having a tough time in school because I made the mistake of associating with gang members. I left school in the 10th grade, because I wanted to hang out with my friends. I earned my GED in 1992 at the age of 18.

I am an ex-convict who passed his GED at the age of 40. I am now enrolled at the University of Minnesota majoring in Human  Resources. I was 18 years old in 1979 when I dropped out of high school. I want to finish my college degree in 2011. To anyone who reads this, pick [...]

Michelle’s Story When I was in 3rd grade the doctor diagnosed me with ADHD. My mother refused to let me take medication for my ADHD. I struggled every day until the end of 9th grade I just gave up. I refused to go back to school. I didn’t understand the point of going to school.

College in Warm Springs, GA ….GED and a job… graduate in March, 2008.

I just want to encourage everyone who is about to take the next step…the GED. I, like many, received my GED, and I’m a perfect example of the advantages of earning a GED. I’m currently in my junior year in college with a 3.95 gpa, tutoring other (high school graduate) students in college algebra.

Chances are, you’ve watched Judge Greg Mathis on his TV show, Judge Mathis. But Judge Mathis is more than just a television show judge. He was the youngest judge ever to serve in Michigan’s Superior Court, and he didn’t get there by being born rich and privileged. In fact, Judge Mathis dropped out of school [...]

WINCHESTER — Friday night’s graduation at Umpqua Community College had all the usual suspects. Caps, gowns, diplomas, “Pomp and Circumstance,” proud families and friends. Amid the ceremony and encouragement to face the future, there were stories. The audience heard just three from the 173 students who had earned an adult high school diploma or GED.

Dear Friend, Let me tell you a true story. My name is James Tillman. Six years ago I was a high school drop out. I didn’t have a job. I was still living with my parents. I had my own car, but it didn’t run. I couldn’t even afford to fix it! Today, I am [...]

I think it was for me just sayin I was gonna do it. I procrasted about it for a long time. Then I lost the chance for this good job because I didn’t have it. That’s finally what did it … tired of being left behind cuz I of my education. So I just enrolled [...]

My story is probably like a lot of people’s. I dropped out of school in the 10th grade when I thought I knew it all. Freedom seemed like a big thing at the time. Only the way it turned out was that without a education I didn’t really have much freedom at all. I couldn’t [...]