So does anyone else have it instead of a high school diploma? I've been interested in either getting it, or just doing online classes because the highschool I go to is going through all new adminstration and staff, and all the schedules are fucked.. I've been changed into 4 different classes in the first 3 days, so I figure maybe I should just get it over with sooner than later. Is getting your GED easier, or should I just stick out hell for a few more years?
i don't know anything about GED's, but if i was you i'd stay in high school for the last couple years high school isn't that bad
my brother got his ged and hes taking community college classes. pretty much doing the EXACT same thing if he had gotten a normal diploma
Yeah I thought it was easier, I'm 16 right now but I'll be 17 in December so I might just do that and go to my community college for 2 years. Just my parents will be against the decision, my dad dropped out when he was 16 and always told me never to do what he did (he owns a lawn service now, makes good money but its back breaking work) and my mom will flip a shit, but its my decision in the long run..
410 was the minimum for each individual test score. I think between the four or five courses, you had to have an average of 450. That might have changed though, I got my "Good Enough Degree" back in 1999. Bets of luck dude ~
Language Arts-Writing:610 Social Studies:650 Science:660 Language Arts-Reading:800 Mathematics:670 The tests are pretty easy too, and I was stoned as hell when I took it.
Thanks man, I'm gonna look into it alittle more, but I know I could pass it. Do employers still look at it the same as a highschool diploma? Or would they label you a reject and throw your application in the trash?
As I stated, I got my GED back in 1999. For the next two years before I decided to try college out, I worked nonstop and never had a problem getting a job because I didn't have a highschool diploma. I worked in restaurants, did filing for a county clerk and worked partime at a nature preserve giving guided tours. I never graduated from college either, so on paper, all I have still is that damn GED Now I do graphic design/art freelance and that's paying the bills just fine. If anybody tries to tell you that you can't be successful without a highschool diploma, they're huffing their own farts.
If you can get your diploma, do it. GED=Good Enough Diploma. A high school diploma is easy as fuck to get, and you'd have to be not too bright to not get a diploma.
Yeah I've been thinking about the idea all summer, saved up some money mowing lawns and stuff.. (about 400$ in the bank.. not much I know) just the idea of moving out sooner then most people my age is kinda scary, and having bills.. just abit overwhelmed right now, which leaves me no time/money on weed or pill's for awhile.
Actually its not that I can't do it, I just feel its a waste of time for what I want to do. I don't want to be some big-shot with a 200,000$+ house or anything, it's just not that important to me. Material things are last on my list, so why waste my time when I could be done with it now and move on with my life sooner than later ya know?
i totally recommend getting a GED. the test is very easy and it got me right into college. i wish i would of dropped out earlier, got my GED earlier, and started college earlier. IMO, highschool is the biggest waste of time ever!!!
See thats what I was thinking. I just don't know how to explain it to my parents, what did you guys say to them? Or did they not care and support your decision?
well i got kicked out of school and had to get my GED, but like i said before i wish i would of dropped out earlyer and got it. My mom totally thinks getting a GED is the best decision i could of made if i would of done it a year or two before i got kicked out. just get as much info as you can on the GED, and talk to your parents. thats what i did.
Thanks man, I'm gonna check out the site in abit and see if I can find a nearby testing center! Thanks again everyone, this thread helped me seal the deal on my choice.
Well I called my mom up,(shes in NY right now) and told her about it and just like I knew she would, she got pissed off and told me she'd call me back later. Started talking about my dad and how he was a drop out... she thinks Im going to be the waste of society if I get a GED..
