-I heard colleges accept it but if once I have a degree in nursing am I going to be able to find a job that pays to support a family?
-Around how much does it cost to get a GED?
-How soon can I take it?
-What are limitations of having a GED?-compared to a highschool diploma
2007-04-05 11:09:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
It is true that a GED is not worth any more than a high school diploma when it comes to finding employment. If you do nothing more with your education, then a GED may not be worth the trouble.
BUT if you have nothing right now, at least a GED can let you go to community college and get a nursing certificate or degree. Nurses are in high demand and make a lot of money, so I wouldn't worry about that!
2007-04-05 13:57:30 · answer #1 · answered by jellybeanchick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A GED is better than nothing! And its a start. Go and get your GED as soon as possible. Then, you can focus on college. Don't listen to all those negative answers- it is much better to have some education, then nothing. And with a GED, you will be able to go on to higher learning! Keep working at it. It will not be given to you. If you want to make a certain amount of money and have nice things, etc... then you have to WORK very hard. The more education you have, the more options you have! I have a masters degree in education, but stay home with our children now full time. If something were to happen to my husband and I had to support our 4 children, I know that I could do it because I have my education already! Education is sort of like a bank account. You may not need it right away, but its good to have it stored up there in your brain for the future! Good luck to you!
2007-04-05 11:40:21 · answer #2 · answered by FLmom3 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A high school iploma is always better than a GED. But if you try to get a job, while going to college, with a GED, you probably won't get a much as you would with a high school diploma. I've know people to get their GED , and they end up working in reatil or fast food, making little more than minimum wage.
2007-04-05 11:35:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once you have a college degree, the GED shouldn't trip you up too much. If you can get a diploma, I'd highly recommend it, though. Try the website below to get some answers.
2007-04-05 11:12:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to be at least 16 and have a 2.0 GPA or lower to get your GED.
it is so much better to get your highschool diploma it is only 4yrs left(if your a freshman) some jobs will accept a GED but a lot of them take it as nothing. personally i think it is a waste to get it. your highschool career is not that long.
2007-04-05 14:02:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are screwed. I am not saying this meanly, but in 10 years when you have 2 kids and are divorced, and are in debt up to your a** remember this.
Why get a GED. My wife and I have 5 college degrees between us and make over 200K per year. Why would you not like to do the same?
2007-04-05 11:16:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋