I am bipolar and this past school year I dropped out halfway through and moved out of my parents house. Now I am back at home and I am supposed to be a senior next year and there are some tests that I can take to earn credit for the semester I missed. I'm wanting to go to college for either nursing or early childhood education (probably nursing). but I am wondering if you think I should just get my GED and go on to college or try to take the tests (which I may not pass and are expensive) and try to go back to high school?
2006-06-21 10:47:30 · 14 answers · asked by Jlove24 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
GED, definitely. In the end, it really doesn't matter. It is important to finish school, and moving on to secondary school is a big step. Be proud of yourself and your accomplishments.
2006-06-21 10:51:04 · answer #1 · answered by Faith C 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You might want to check with your college of choice first to see if the GED is acceptable. Locally the nursing program is very competitive and you must have exceptional character and grades before they will allow you to enter.
Personally, I would always take a high school diploma over a GED. A GED does not hold as much clout as a high school education.
Additionally, if you you had difficulties staying in high school, you may want to think twice about attempting a nursing program. They are very grueling schedules with clinicals, mathematics, science and medical courses with lots of homework.
2006-06-21 10:53:25 · answer #2 · answered by opalescent_angel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get your Diploma... I'm 41 and just graduated and received my High School Diploma. There is a program called running start that they have available here in Washington State that allows you to work on your Diploma and your AA at the same time. Check to see if they have it in your area. It will take some extra time to get your diploma but you will feel better for it. Trust me, I'm glad I did it. It gives you a sense of accomplishment. If I can do it, anyone can. Good luck.
2006-06-21 11:13:39 · answer #3 · answered by Carol G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many nursing schools are very hard to get accepted into. In order to be accepted, your records need to be very good, and they will look more favorably upon a diploma instead of a GED.
2006-06-21 10:55:39 · answer #4 · answered by Mama Pastafarian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be hard and a battle for you to overcome but get your diploma its always better to have your diploma. Plus when you pass all those test you will know and have the confidence to over come any challenge that comes your way in the future. Good luck n best wishes to you!!!
2006-06-21 10:58:43 · answer #5 · answered by lil_shae_04 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah , v wl not b able to take ged online ,but we can do practice tests from online ... you can take high diploma online but check whether the online school is accredited or not..
2016-03-27 00:15:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get the diploma. theyre supposed to "be the same," but GEDs have a bad reputation and there is a stigma that people with GEDs are screw ups.
2006-06-21 10:51:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the tests and go back to high school
2006-06-21 10:50:38 · answer #8 · answered by pulchritudinous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get the GED..its just as good as a diploma..unless your trying to get into a big university (but you already blew that one when you dropped out)
2006-06-21 10:51:38 · answer #9 · answered by tonic072780 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to take the tests, and if you do bad on them, go for your GED
2006-06-21 10:51:35 · answer #10 · answered by lalalalalalal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋