how do people exit college early? is this called your ged? i have several uestions regarding it...?

Question

i hate high school. i really do. i dont mind learning and working.... i just dont fit in with people my age. a lot of my friends graduated this year or are in college already. i get good grades. probably have a 3.7 average ( i blew it last semester when i had mono and pnemonia missed 9 weeks resulting int 2 c's 5 b's and only 2 a's) but next year, junior year, ill take an a.p. class which should raise it to a 3.9 average. ( id ont know if all this matters... but any info helps?)

some kids have left high school early by taking tests. is this called your ged? how old do you have to be to take it? can you attend a city college after you take them? after two years at a city college could you then transfer to a uc? or do they not accept "ged" students? what does ged even mean? and yeah... dont forget age reueiremtns please...

Answer 1

My advice would be to stay in high school and graduate when you're supposed to. Its best in the long run, believe me. However, here's your answer:

In most states, there is no way to "test-out" of high school. They just don't to that anymore. However, you have two other options. What many people do is quit their public high school and go to a private "academy." Here, you pretty much do your work on your own and at your own pace. You have to pay for it, but you "graduate" high school from that private school.

Typically, a "G.E.D." or General Education Diploma is for people who quit high school and never went back. You just have to pass the test, basically for high school equivalency. When going to college, this really doesn't look nearly as good as having some kind of a high school diploma, even if its from a private "academy."

I hope you continue your schooling to the very end! I hope this has helped you!

Answer 2

You have to be a certain age to get your GED and that depends on where you live. Some colleges allow high school students to take classes. I have a friend whose son was doing HS in a home school setting. He ended up started taking some classes at the local college his sophomore year. By his junior year he took all his classes at the college. However, you want to be careful when you do this because too many college credits result in you being admitted to college (when you actually apply to college to get going on a degree) as a transfer student and your chances for scholarships are pretty much cut to nothing! Try talking to an admissions officer at a local college, university, community college, or junior college to see if they can help you.

Answer 3

Yes, it's the GED. I think anyone can take it, I'm not sure on the age but in college I was tutoring a kid who wanted to take it and he was 15. The GED test is actually pretty hard. You can buy a study guide for it. What do your parents think? Personally, I would rethink leaving high school. You might think you are ready for college but you are still so young. Plus some colleges probably prefer a high school diploma to a GED so look into that before you take it. Whatever you do, good luck.

Answer 4

GED is equivalent to a high school diploma. I don't know if it differs, but in WA you have to be 16.

If you are interested in going to college, you should see if a Running Start program is offered in your area. Running Start is a program that lets you finish high school and get college credits at the same time by taking mostly college classes. This program is available to high school juniors and seniors who can pass a few tests. You must be enrolled in high school currently though to qualify.

Again, the only info I have is from Washington State, so check with your school counselors for info on programs in your area.

Answer 5

A GED is not to exit college early. That's called getting a diploma and I don't think there is an "early" on that one. It can be obtained in 3 to 5 years depending on your program and how dedicated you are.

But see, you meant high school, not college. I fail to believe you have a 3.7 average just by looking at your poor grammar and spelling. Maybe it's your english grade that's keeping you from a 4.0

Answer 6

GED (General Equivalency Degree) is usually received by people that drop out of high school. I would suggest speaking with your school counselor to see if you if they have placement exams that can't allow you to advance through some of your high school classes, therefore advancing to college early. Your counselor should have all of the information you need to determine whether or not you qualify.

Answer 7

You might be interested in online homeschooling- don't let the fact that you don't fit in ruin your chance to succeed in life and continue your education. I would research online homeschool- it sounds like you're a good student and you could be successful teaching yourself through a program like this. If you like learning and working- don't just drop out or go for the GED- you can do better.