GED Stories

Name: Lindsey

I decided to get my GED 16 years after leaving High School. I had gone straight from school into work, which I hated and didn’t enjoy, but I thought that was all I could do since I didn’t have a diploma. One day I decided to see if I could do something about it. I started researching online and found out that I could study at passged.com and get my GED. I talked about it with my husband, who gave me so much encouragement, so I decided to go ahead. I bought my online materials through passGED and started. I started studying in April 2009 and took my exam in November 2009. It took a lot of dedication, hard work, and strength to be able to do this. I really had to focus and put all of my efforts and energies into this. Some days, I was so tired of studying that I got despondent, however I kept going and kept studying until I felt ready to do the exam. I sat my exam and I found out on the weekend that I passed, and not only did I pass, I got the highest score possible in the Language Arts–Reading exam. I was thrilled and couldn’t stop smiling. The hard work really does pay off, and if you really want something bad enough, then it can be yours!! (more…)

Name: Mayra

City and State: Locust Grove, GA

What motivated you to get your GED? I had gone through a divorce and was left with nothing but my two kids. I realized that to keep my kids protected, and for them to have a good roll model, I had to show them that I can accomplish anything, and that we don’t need to worry about who will take care of us. Independence is the best way to go.

How have your friends and family helped you? They always stayed positive and have always supported me in everthing I have done, through the best and worst moments in my life. This year I need a lot of support, and they are right by my side. I love you guys. Thanks!

What problems have you faced? Concentrating on my school work and juggling both family and education. The only way to deal with it is to have a scheduling agenda–to keep track of how long I should study while still having time to be with my kids.

What do you hope to gain from getting your GED? I want to gain independence. I want to finally go to college and have a career so I can support my kids. I want to have a better and healthier life without drama and help from others. (more…)

Name: Daniel

City and State: Danville, Virginia

What motivated you to get your GED? I struggled a lot in school and thought I couldn’t do it any more, so I just dropped out.

How have your friends and family helped you? They want me to live a successful life.

What problems have you faced? The only problem is the Math exam.

What do you hope to gain from getting your GED? A job and to be successful.

Daniel,

The Math exam is difficult for many people. The key is to keep working your Math skills everyday. Do simple things you know you can do, even if it’s starting back at addition and subtraction. Once you feel confident with the simple things, work on the more difficult things and practice those each day. The more you practice something, the easier it becomes. Good luck!

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Name: John

Age: 18

City and State: Charlotte, NC

What motivated you to get your GED? Well, I dropped out of high school so I could work more and move out of my dad’s house. I was taking all honors classes and was a B/C student. I would have easily graduated, but I could not take living at home anymore. I want to go to college. I know I would do well, but I need to get high school out of the way.

How have your friends and family helped you? Not at all.

What do you hope to gain from getting your GED? College.

John,

It takes a lot of initiative and courage to move out and live on your own. Keep your sights set on your goals though, and you’re sure to achieve them. Remember to check out financial aid for college to help you through it. School can be difficult to manage when you’re working full-time, and financial aid can help. Good luck!

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Name: Debbie

Age: 53

What motivated you to get your GED? I have been doing work as a back up coordinator and am in a position to become a coordinator if I have my GED. I really like what I do.

How have your friends and family helped you? They tell me to go for it. That I can do it.

What problems have you faced? I have problems learning. I think I need to focus more.

What do you hope to gain from getting your GED? Becoming a coordinator at my job and the joy of knowing I passed my GED. (more…)

Name: Theresa

Age: 19

City and State: Florida

What motivated you to get your GED? Well, I dropped out of high school due to having 2 kids, and I am so glad that I found GED Academy. I am happy that I can have a second chance at becoming the one thing that fits best for me. I want my daughter and son to see what I’ve achieved.

How have your friends and family helped you? My mother, son, and daughter are my motivation in my life. They are why I am what I am today.

What problems have you faced? I faced a lot of challenges in my life, but for the new year I want to do what’s best for me and my family.

What do you hope to gain from getting your GED? To make the best of myself and do what’s best for me. (more…)

Name: Nadia

Age: 16

City and State: Buffalo, NY

What motivated you to get your GED? I decided to work on getting my GED because I’m home schooled, and I want to work on getting ahead in life. In regular schools there is always so much drama, it made it hard for me to concentrate on what really need my attention So, I have decided to study and try to get my GED to move ahead with what I would like to accomplish in life. I don’t want to be the dumb person people use to know, or went to school with. I want to show everyone that anyone can achieve their dreams no matter how high or far away they are. I was in a car accident and had a traumatic brain injury, which left me with a problem concentrating. Focusing is a problem for me. I get headaches easily, and sometimes it takes a while for me to comprehend things. This is why I have decided to get my GED, because I have realized that just because I have some minor problems with schooling doesn’t mean I cant accomplish what i want to! (more…)

Name: Justin

Age: 18

City and State: Albany, New York

What motivated you to get your GED? I dropped out of high school the beginning of 10th grade. To make a long story short, school was just a complete waste of my time. It wasn’t until now that I began appreciating education, and had the courage to enroll in a GED prep program at my local community college. I took 2 “official practice tests” during my time in the program, and I passed both tests. This gave me the confidence to go ahead and take the real GED test.

How have your friends and family helped you? Well, A lot of my motivation came from the fact that I studied hard, never gave up, and took my test with the right attitude. It also took some motivation from my friends and family who all said I would do great. (more…)

Name: Kathie

Age: 42

City and State: Smyrna, Tennessee

What motivated you to get your GED? Well, I am 42 and recently divorced. I have always worked but not for very high pay. My daughter is 22 and getting ready to go to college. It is almost Christmas, and I can barely give my kids Christmas this year because I cant afford it. I want to get my Nurse Practitioners License so I can help bipolar kids like my youngest son, and guess what? You can’t go to nursing school without a high school diploma or a GED, and did I tell you I dropped out of school when I was 15 to take care of my newborn son?

How have your friends and family helped you? My kids have been great. They have helped me study and taught me stuff i never learned. People ask if it embarrasses me to have my kids teaching me, and I say no. It makes me soooo proud that they are so smart. My youngest son, who has ADHD and is bipolar, is an honor roll student at 15. (more…)

Name: Pamela

City and State: Silverspring, Maryland

What motivated you to get your GED? Well first of all, I was in high school and I dropped out at the end of tenth grade because of family reasons. I was seventeen and I realized that staying home, thinking about parties and clubs was not going to help me in my future. I decided that I wanted to get my GED one way or the other. I started classes but for some reason, I quit going. I don’t know why. I started thinking that I really need to make a good thing out of my life. So, this time I am determined to make it no matter what. I want to pass my GED, get a better job, and help my mom and daughter. I want them to be proud of me, and I want to be proud of myself too. I am going to prove to the world that I can make it, through God and passged.com. (more…)