I’m going to go ahead and give you all a bit of my background when it comes to my history in school. I was always an “alright” student during my Elementary days of school. I would get pretty decent grades that my parents always seemed proud about. All this changed when I entered into Middle School. I started to become a trouble child through all my Middle School years. I was always getting into trouble during school. Not only was I getting into trouble, my school grades started to diminish. I started to not care about grades anymore. I went to summer school at the end of 7th and 8th grade just so I can go off into High School. Finally, High School rolled around. What an adventure this was for my couple years I was there. I can’t recall really passing any classes besides music and mathematics. In some ways, music and math tie in together. I guess this is what made me pass math because I’m such in love with music. I did summer school from my 10th grade to get into the 11th grade. (Sophomore – Junior) When I was Junior in High School (11th grade) I started to realize that I was going to have to pass everything and even do some year or two of summer school just to graduate. I didn’t think that I would be willing to devote everything I had to just school work. I seem to be the lazy type. I thought long and hard about dropping out of High School and always told myself I would never do it. Well, after thinking long and hard, I ended up dropping out of school on December 23rd 2008 of my Junior year in High School.

I dropped out with a huge task on my mind. That task was to take the GED and pass it. I didn’t want to just dive right into it because I was nervous of failing. I ended up studying like crazy for it. All this studying lasted about two months. I planned on taking it after two months, but I never got around to signing up for the test. Then, time and time went by and I ended up stopping the studying habits that I had and forgot about the test. Eventually, a job opportunity opened up for me, but, I needed my GED. I ended up signing up for the test after about 10 months of being out of school and 8 months of no study. I forgot just about everything I have known in school and pretty much went into the test cold blooded. I was nervous to learn what my outcome of the test was going to be, but now, I am proud to say, that the result of the test was a PASS. I had received my GED. I’m hoping and praying that this will lead me to great expectations in my future life. Please continue to pray for me as times are going to be getting hard for me!

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Comment by lifted_hak on December 10, 2009 at 1:02pm: You getting your GED was a good thing for you. Because i was the exact same way in school. I couldn't concentrate and so i dropped out my 10th grade year, but i failed to apply for my GED and life is not as good as it should be. So kudos to you man!

Comment by ernest dickinson on December 5, 2009 at 8:50pm: Dude, a GED/high school diploma is a stepping stone/life raft, without it so many job opportunities are just out of reach. I would say the next stepping stone is getting some form of certification, such as an auto motive or computer certification, or get an associates degree. By gaining some technical skills, it shows any employer that, you are capable of completing a task/goal. Furthermore, gaining such certifications increases your income above those with only a GED/High School Diploma even more than, a GED/HS diploma increases your income above those with no diploma. Likewise, getting multiple certifications, or getting a bachelor's degree, even further increases your income, and of course a masters degree does so even more. This said, life experiences can can also contribute to your career possibilities, but education does provide a good foundation. If you can get into a good career now, you can benifit much like those who had money during the great depression, as stocks, real estate, and other assets are at a discount. If your able to invest now or soon, when the market recovers and prices go back up to a premium, you'll be siting pretty.

Comment by Alekz on December 3, 2009 at 1:15pm: Hey, congrats! We should all be thankful we even have the oportunity to study and go to school, it seems it's something that has always been there and always will be, but think about all the young ones who only DREAM to be able to have proper education. I know a lot of people in this situation because of the social and missionary labor I do in isolated communities here in Mexico, and it kind of makes me mad when I hear someone say he doesn't like school and wants to drop out just because he's lazy or he's bored. I'm very glad you saw your mistakes and moved on with your life, keep it up! ;)

Comment by TechJohnson on December 3, 2009 at 6:43am: Dave: Thanks so much for the encouraging words!

Comment by dave on December 3, 2009 at 6:33am: Congrats Steve. My son Robert got his ged 3 years ago . He emiddiatley signed up with the Army . He is a combat engineer . He is taking college courses and plans on getting a 4 year degree and then off to OTC where he can become a first lueitenant . He is now a specialist and is moving up to seargant in january . He has 7 days and a wake up call and he is back to Hawaii where his unit is from . He had been in Iraq for one straight year . He plans on retiring in the army after 20 years of service and he will be 37 years old .He will have a life for his wife and two kids to travel the world .A GED does change everyones life in this world . Good luck to your future . Remember don't ever let anyone say you cant do anything in your life . Look to the future and not the past .

Comment by Kat on December 2, 2009 at 11:22pm: VERY VERY VERY cool news to read, Steve!! Congrats on getting your GED! I actually dropped out of high school during my Senior year. I was pregnant with my oldest daughter at the time, and very sick daily. I didn't get my GED until I turned 25! However, I started college at age 29... and never looked back. Look at me now!

Keep up the hard work, and the rewards will show themselves. College may not be right for you, but perhaps you could look into a technical school or program... or even certifications?!

Whatever you choose to do.. good luck!

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