General Educational Development

Hi it's me again i need help could someone explain the link below what it all means thats on that website in plain English please i am intrested in completing High School with just taking some tests instead of completing every grade is that what it means? and where would i have to go to take that test? i have heard of somepeople that have done it like that.
Thanks
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Educational_Development

Jacob, here's the official GED site. Check the FAQ. It looks quite informative. It tells about what's covered in the test, and tells you where you can go to take it. (I peeked - it covers reading, writing, social studies, math, and science.)

Official GED Site

Thanks Rob that site has been very helpfull that is something i would really like to do but of course i would have to study lots.

Glad it helped, Jacob.

There are books out there to help you study to take your GED. They provide sample questions so you know what to expect.

Good luck, Jacob!

I wish you luck in your studies, Jacob. Remember that it's never too late to study!

Vanesa.

JW wrote:

Hi it's me again i need help could someone explain the link below what it all means thats on that website in plain English please i am intrested in completing High School with just taking some tests instead of completing every grade is that what it means? and where would i have to go to take that test? i have heard of somepeople that have done it like that.
Thanks
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Educational_Development

Hey Jake, long time no see!

I don't understand why you're wanting to get out of school so fast because A) No factory will hire someone under 18, because they aren't allowed to operate machinery, nor can a restaurant hire you for certain jobs, and B) It would severely hurt your chances of going to a quality college.

Also, with the proper education, no one would need to explain it to you. You'd already know.

I quit high school (or whatever your equivalence is) my senior year, because I was in a hurry to be a man. It cost me a scholarship to a prestigious school for writing and a career in journalism.

You may have good reasons I don't know or haven't read yet, but it'd be nice for us to see you make it through those final years. Heck, maybe you'd do something famous and we could get your autograph.

I agree with Larry. Also, the GED is going to be tough to pass, and you're going to need to have that knowledge under your belt. Do you know, there are a lot of online high school programs too? You take the same classes you would at school, with an online teacher...it's the same kind of thing as what colleges offer. Some kids actually learn better this way. I just wanted you to know there are options out there other than rushing to take your GED. Jacob, my advice to you is to schedule and appointment to meet with your high school counselor....he or she can help guide you in the direction that's most suitable for you. Good luck with whatever you choose to do Jacob!

i agree with amy.goodluck

my friend quit hig school afther grade 9 and when she was 18 she went to the local college and finally finshed her high school....That musit of been a lot of work..Don't think i could do all 4 years of college in one year.

Well...I know lots of people who did it. It seems it's not too difficult.

Vanesa.

Thank you every one for your anwsers and advice
Cherly i will Look into those books (With this i am not saying i will rush to take the Test) it is just something i would like in the future
Amy Thanks that sounds pretty good doing High school online i will have to look into it to see what i really want.

flatbroke wrote:

JW wrote:

Hi it's me again i need help could someone explain the link below what it all means thats on that website in plain English please i am intrested in completing High School with just taking some tests instead of completing every grade is that what it means? and where would i have to go to take that test? i have heard of somepeople that have done it like that.
Thanks
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Educational_Development

Hey Jake, long time no see!

I don't understand why you're wanting to get out of school so fast because A) No factory will hire someone under 18, because they aren't allowed to operate machinery, nor can a restaurant hire you for certain jobs, and B) It would severely hurt your chances of going to a quality college.

Also, with the proper education, no one would need to explain it to you. You'd already know.

I quit high school (or whatever your equivalence is) my senior year, because I was in a hurry to be a man. It cost me a scholarship to a prestigious school for writing and a career in journalism.

You may have good reasons I don't know or haven't read yet, but it'd be nice for us to see you make it through those final years. Heck, maybe you'd do something famous and we could get your autograph.

Hi Larry nice to see you again i'll give you some anwsers lol first reason i want to take the GED is I haven't had any english Schooling i just don't see i can go to high school now (I have done home school but in German) and i don't think i would be able to go into a grade with my age group but i have not decided to do yet there Options out there i just need to find the right one and make sure it is what i really want and what would be best for the future
Thanks you are almost like a nice big family

Thanks about the family thing Jake, it means a lot coming from you. You and I have been brothers from the beginning.

But high school would teach you whatever English you lack. You're obviously highly intelligent, and able to accomplish whatever you decide to do.

Maybe it would be in your best interest to go to high school. Your English is better than many I've seen, and they spoke it as a first language. It'd be kinda like being an exchange student..you'd take English, but as a second language. If your English isn't good enough for other classes, they could bring in an interpreter to help, or a tutor.

Besides, if you're still where you were, the GED is going to be in English anyway. I passed it, but that was 21 years ago, and English was my first language. And the test has gotten harder.

But I did take German and Spanish. The wording will probably be bad, but I don't wanna cheat by using an interpreting site...

"Mein Verstand sagt mir, aufgeben, aber mein Herz lässt mich nicht."

My teacher taught me that, and it's the only quote I remember in German. Remember it buddy.

flatbroke wrote:

You're obviously highly intelligent, and able to accomplish whatever you decide to do.

I couldn't agree more. Anyone who can come on a board and write as well as you do in a second language obviously has some serious abilities. Don't underestimate yourself Jacob.

flatbroke wrote:

Maybe it would be in your best interest to go to high school. Your English is better than many I've seen, and they spoke it as a first language. It'd be kinda like being an exchange student..you'd take English, but as a second language. If your English isn't good enough for other classes, they could bring in an interpreter to help, or a tutor.

Again, well said, Larry. And yep, it would be just like being a foreign exhange student, I would think. You really need to sit down with a counselor, Jacob. If I may be so bold to say this, I think you're basing your possible decisions on the fear that you're not smart enough to 'compete' next to your English speaking classmates. Trust me Jacob, schools know and respect the fact that English is not your first language. They will work with you. The high school counselor can help take a way a lot of the fears that you are having. Please go in to see one....now is the time!

flatbroke wrote:

My teacher taught me that, and it's the only quote I remember in German. Remember it buddy.

Oh Larry, you sound just like me. I took 5 years of Spanish and can barely remember a thing. You know what they say, you don't use it you lose it!

JW wrote:

Thanks you are almost like a nice big family

Well, we do all care about you a lot Jacob ....I think we all feel a bit protective of you like a younger brother, and just want to help you along your way if we can.

flatbroke wrote:

"Mein Verstand sagt mir, aufgeben, aber mein Herz lässt mich nicht."

My teacher taught me that, and it's the only quote I remember in German. Remember it buddy.

You German is good Larry

I am gonna really think about my options
Thank you Amy thank you everyone for giving me advice

i had no idea u were germen..I thought u were english..Thats how good ur english is.

Wow, Larry! Your German is VERY good! I can't read it, but my brother is married to a girl with German roots and he speaks German too. He said me that your German is O.K.

Congrats!
Vanesa.

Yeah, very good, Larry. If I was Poland, I'd keep an eye on you.

lol, As I said, it's the one quote I remember, and it seemed to fit Jake's situation. I took Spanish and learned ASL too. Now I'm illiterate in four languages.

flatbroke wrote:

lol, As I said, it's the one quote I remember, and it seemed to fit Jake's situation. I took Spanish and learned ASL too. Now I'm illiterate in four languages.