Can you get a GED and a high school diploma?
Yes but it's redundant and not necessary. My suggestion… instead go to community college and get your degree. You'll love college. I'll share a secret with you. I dropped out of school at the end of 8th grade. I got a GED at 18. I felt like a loser. They had a graduation. I didn't want to go. I felt embarrassed. A friend encouraged me so I reluctantly went. A young man got up to speak. He started his speech with, “4 years ago I sat right where you are…”. He got my attention at that point. He went on to say he now had a bachelors degree. And I heard nothing else after that. Those two short sentences inspired me. I realized I could erase my GED by getting a college degree. And so I did. In 1994 I managed my way into Florida State University and graduated with a 3.8 Gpa and a degree in Social Work. I vowed to pass on that young man's good deed helping others in go to college. So if you are the one who got the GED be proud and go to college. You will love it. If it is a child or friend go tell them you are proud of them and share this story with them then tell them you believe in them. Getting a GED means you were smart enough to not attend high school and still pass. So move on and don't stop there. Yes I secretly have many moments where I regret not going and wish I could go get a real HS diploma but then I remind myself that it was part of my journey. Had I not gotten a GED I could never have inspired People to go to college and not give up. So there you have it. Sometimes what people do isn't as bad as you think. Sometimes things that don't look good are a stepping stone to greatness. Because I was a High School drop out i went on to become a social worker, Teacher of ESL, A special Education Advocate and a college advisor. :) All the best to You on your journey. Whether this is for you or someone you love, I believe in you. (((Hugs)))
CAn you get your ged or high school diploma online?
The answer is a bit complicated. First, you cannot get a real GED online. All online GED sites are scams. To get a GED you must register and take the test at a real GED testing center, so skip the online stuff on that one. The question about the diploma has a different answer. There are some websites which offer an online diploma, and you will find that students are very happy with their online experience until they want to go to a college or get a job. Then suddenly the situation changes. Colleges and employers know that online education is not the same experience which students get in a real "brick and mortar" school. You will have a diploma to hang on the wall, but it will be worthless. Your application for admission into college or for a job will go right to the bottom of the stack, and there it will stay. If you really don't care much about your future, online is fine. But if you expect someday to attend a college or get a good job, then it is probably better to go the right way, attend high school, and get a real diploma which will be accepted and respected.
Should I get my GED rather than finish high school?
More than 40% of people who drop out of high school do it because they think the GED will be easier. The GED looks like a shortcut. And in a way, it is. In a 7.5 hour test you earn the academic equivalent of a high school diploma, which requires 1,080 hours of school per year.The academic standards required to pass the GED are higher than the standards required to pass high school (The GED Testing Service tests a sample of graduating seniors to confirm this). Still, whatever your reasons for dropping out of high school, passing the GED test can only provide the academic equivalent credentials.If you want to earn a GED so you can get into a four-year college later, keep in mind that college involves many hours of listening to lectures, participating in discussions, doing homework, presenting projects, and other school-related activities you can’t simulate in a 7.5 hour test. The GED Testing Service says that over 60% of recent GED recipients are currently enrolled in college. But having a GED instead of a high school diploma could affect how competitive your application is.A high school diploma can demonstrate several important qualities a GED can’t, such as:Commitment/perseveranceWork ethicSocial skillsHigh school is hardly the only place you learn these skills, but if you have a GED, you may have to draw on other experiences (such as volunteer work or a job) to demonstrate these qualities. A great application essay or interview becomes extra important.Still, the GED Testing Service claims that over 97% of colleges and employers accept a GED. So while dropping out to get a GED may not be a better option than finishing high school, it’s still certainly an option.I would recommend you carefully consider your reasons for dropping out and think about what those reasons might communicate to future employers or college admissions offices. If you want to get a GED because you think it will be easier, you’re perpetuating a stigma that GED recipients have to overcome.Starting college early could give you a leg up on “fixing your grades,” but if you never graduate high school and want to go on to a four-year college, you may have to fix more than your grades.
Is the Capitol High School GED Online Diploma Program a scam?
Is the Capitol High School GED Online Diploma Program a scam? I'm in terrible High School Credit Deficiency. I live in California. I was considering taking the CHSPE and the GED. But I stumbled upon Capitol High School on Google. http://www.chsonlinehighschool.com/ Has anyone ever done this? Is this real or is it a scam? Can I go to a Community College with it? Please tell me!!! Thanks. Best answer gets 5 stars.
Can I get my HS Diploma or GED with ITT Tech?
That's a college. To get your Hugh School Diploma, pass all grades of High School. To get your GED, take the test at a local testing centre and it will be mailed to you if you've passed the test.
A 1.6 GPA... Out of High School. Got serious and want to get a better job but can't because of GPA...Now what?
When people say there are times in life when you need a little insight. Believe me... I NEED ALL OF IT AS I CAN GET!!! I never liked school. I was good but never really put forth an effort to do well. Heck, I didn't even take the SAT's. But still I squeaked by in graduating with a standard diploma. Now, I'm really starting to crack down and get serious about my life but my academic past and my surprise pathetic 1.6 GPA (Repeat 1.6) is always coming back to haunt me. I'm young, seventeen years old and really need to get on the stick. Is it anyone else's fault I was a total slacker? Hell no. I just need to get it together and I'm feeling the sting from the dumb mistakes I've made. But how can I when my GPA won't even get me into a community college or even the military? I feel stuck and can't live w/ the folks forever. So is there anyone here who was in the same boat as me and got out of it and is doing well for themselves. If anyone can give me adivice it would be swell
Should I get my GED or finish high school?
If you can finish high school, do so. It is easier in the long run. However, I dropped out of high school and earned a GED three years later after passing all of the tests.I was able to get some very good jobs and go on to college. By the way, I never attended community college. I went to Northeastern University and I make six figures now.I only faced one issue with the GED.Years ago I worked for a temp agency. They placed me at Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). The job there was to create a survey, create a way to report results of the survey, and then conduct the survey.My solution was to develop a database to capture data from the survey. The main form was the survey script which we used to enter data as we spoke to members (people who had BCBS insurance).Leadership at BCBS were very impressed. So much so, they extended my contract and my responsibilities there. The problem came from the temp agency. I received a call one morning from my rep who was furious with me. She said I lied on my application. They did not have a GED Yes/No field under education so I checked off Yes for high school diploma.My rep was threatening to fire me. I explained that a GED was the equivalent (which is what they tell you when you get one) and can produce a copy if needed. My rep refused to acknowledge that a GED is equivalent to a high school diploma.I spoke with my manager at BCBS. He vouched for me and the problem went away. They converted me to full time employee within two months.A lot of people get GEDs. The reasons why people quit school vary. There are options available to everyone for furthering one’s education, and a GED is one of several.That said, there is a stigma that goes along with the GED. If you go this route, my advice is find a way to get a college degree. Some people attend community college to earn the majority of their credits and then transfer to a private college or university. Some people earn their degrees in the community college. Some people join the military to earn their degrees. A minority of GED recipients get a degree abroad (Germany is one of many countries that offer free college tuition).
Can I go to high school at the age of 23?
In general, you can and you should. Everyone has the right to get an education, and the chance to graduate highschool and college and get a degree.Education is a fundamental human right and essential for the exercise of all other human rights. It promotes individual freedom and empowerment and yields important development benefits.Most of the time, it is because of poverty, that the teen was forced to stop school. Or sometimes it is an urgent family emergency, and the child had to give up school to help the family. Years ago, a lot of teens had to stop school and enlist to serve in WW2. etcWhen things settle down, and budgets are back in place, the person can always choose to continue and finish what he/she has started. Sometimes, the person is actually already working, and can help their parents pay for the tuition.Often, there will be special considerations. For example, the young adult might want to continue his work, being a working student. Or change his full time job to part time, working less hours to give time for his classes.Going back to high school at 23? I google some amazing stories about seniors citizens over 80 who came back to school to finally finish their studies and official graduate.90-Year-Old Man Receives High School Diploma After Dropping Out To Serve In World War II94-Year-Old Man Finally Graduates From College103-year-old woman graduates from high school - Virgin Radio Lebanon100-year-old woman graduates from Cleveland HS
Did Glenn Beck Ever Graduate High School?
He couldn't get into college if he tried. He's an idiot.