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 one get both a GED and a high school diploma?
Short answer - yes. However, if you are still in high school, many states do not allow you to get a GED (they want you to stay in school and get your high school diploma). If you already have a high school diploma, then you really do not need a GED.Here is a link to the state by state guidelines:GED Requirements By StateFYI - the GED is not that easy. It is surprisingly difficult (for a student who did not stay in high school and has to learn the content). On the other hand, getting a diploma from a high school in the USA is quite easy.
How do I get my high school diploma?
You have to meet it’s requirements. For example in Ontario, to obtain a High School Diploma you need;30 credits with 18 compulsory credits and 12 elective/optional creditsThe Compulsory credits;4 First Language credits either English or French (one credit per a year, Grade 9–12)3 Mathematics credits (at least one credit in Grade 11 or 12)2 Science credits (one credit in Grade 9, one credit in Grade 10)1 Canadian Geography credit (Grade 9)1 Canadian History credit (Grade 10)0.5 Civics (Grade 10), and0.5 Careers (Grade 10)1 Second Language credit (either French or English)1 Health and Physical Education credit1 The Arts credit1 Group One credit (one additional English credit or one additional French credit or a Native Language credit or an aboriginal language credit or a Classical and International language credit or a Canadian World Studies credit or a Guidance and Career Education credit or a Social Sciences and Humanities credit or a Cooperative Education credit)1 Group Two credit (one additional Health and Physical Education credit or one additional The Arts credit or a Business Studies credit or Cooperative Education credit or one additional Second Language credit either French or English)1 Group Three credit (Technological Education credit or a Science credit in Grade 11 or 12 or Computer Studies credit or Cooperative Education or one additional Second Language credit either French or English)You must successfully complete the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) with a minimum of 75% (300/400)You must complete 40 hours of Community Service
Should i fold my GED/HighSchool diploma?
i want to fold it for it to fit in my passport-sized wallet, this because i want to travel alot with it, and it will really help me if i could carry it in my wallet, will say an employer accept a folded diploma, and do employers often ask to see your diploma? my last two emlyers did not.
Could I get a GED and go back to school to get my high school diploma?
I got my GED in 1970 after being kicked out for long hair…taking drivers training in the summer… so I could join an apprentice carpenter program only too find out I had to be 18 for insurance reasons. I didn’t want to flip hamburgers so I went ahead and enrolled for the fall and they had changed the dress code so I was okay. I got kicked out twice more too. Growing a moustache and then for not divulging a name of someone. I left my parents sitting in the principals office, hitch hiked into town and signed up for adult night school, I figured a regular diploma would be more accepted by employers so I also have a reg diploma. …and my room and board was paid for since I lived at home most of the time. I left home twice also but that’s different story, but related.
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).
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.
Do you regret getting a GED as opposed to a high school diploma?
I have a Bachelors of Science and am currently looking to continue with my education by getting my Masters. But if a person were unable to pursue an actual high school diploma and get a GED there should be no regrets in having a GED. If there are regrets, it would be poor choices in high school or in life that hindered a person’s advance in school. But just so you know that I am not getting all judgy about things I want to say this, whatever a person’s past and bad decisions, a person can put your past behind and pursue a bright and amazing future!!!!
Throwing a high school Grad party?
well here's an idea, to start I take it it's for your brother? Why not get some old photos, esp, school ones of him and maybe his closet friends and put all around the room, that makes for good mingling and conversation. People will have to move around to see the pics. Food, well what do the young people like these day? Chicken wings are always good, a meat and cheese platter with bread, make or buy a nice layer dip, and serve an assortment of chip. When you place the food out, don't put it all at one table, place that all around the room as well. get people to move. You can always use bowls of nuts, chips, and other snack foods they can grab and walk with. A far as music, you know him better then anyone, what does he like? Activity wise, what is he into? Does he like games like pichionary? (spelled it wrong i know) You will need something that involves a group.
Do I have to finish highschool? Are there other ways to be successful?
I went to university because I didn’t have anything better to do. I took general studies, took out exorbitant loans that no bank would give to anyone with no income, no job, and no plan, unless that person was a student. Some point in my 2nd year I came to 2 conclusions. 1) I like philosophy, I think I’ll major in it. 2) I’m going to need a job or career at some point… I like philosophy, I think I’ll work in construction.Glad I had that settled, I continued to study philosophy, not too worried about getting good marks, but mostly just enjoying myself and financing my living expenses with the 10 years following my degree. I did ok, but nothing to be proud of. Who really cares though, right, because I went into construction?After a few years I started my own painting company - just a small company to put food on the table. After a few years of that, I took a job in a construction company. Several years later I decided what I really love is philosophy. Since I spend my time on it anyway, why don’t I further my education and work in a more rewarding field (not that I don’t love construction). It turns out that most schools offering a MA in philosophy won’t consider me because of my marks. In order to be considered in the only 2 schools in Western Canada that have a cutoff just above my GPA I have to take another undergrad course, work my butt off, and get an A. I wish I could go back and tell myself if I’m going to get an unusable degree, at least work hard so that it can be usable. At least it gives me options that way.What about high school? Are there other ways to success? Sure there are, but a lot of things you might choose to do in the future are going to be easier if you graduate from high school. Do you want to spend a year or 2 qualifying for trade school or university if you decide at some future point to go that route? Do you want to be passed over when you’re looking for work because you didn’t graduate high school?Start working on those “other ways” now. If you make it big before you graduate, then maybe dropping out isn’t such a big deal. Chances are that diploma will come in handy later in life. Do your future self a favour and put some effort in. Even if you never use it, developing a good work ethic won’t hurt you either.