im 17, and dropped out of high school awhile back. I went to take the pre-test for the GED exam today. I got a 330, and you supposed to get atleast a 410 on the pre-test. I feel like giving up. The only reason I want to get my G.E.D. is so I can enlist in the USAF. I feel like I am too stupid to continue. I still have 3/5 tests to take to complete the pretest. Should I just go ahead and finish it out and see how I do as a whole?
2007-06-07 06:47:28 · 6 answers · asked by creativebuddhism 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Yes, hang in there. The pre-test should show you where you need some work. Then you can either get the Princeton or other test prep book or look for a tutor or test prep class. Right now the Air Force may be the only thing you need it for, but there may be other things down the road. Finish the job. You'll be glad you did!
2007-06-07 07:01:09 · answer #1 · answered by Arrow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stick with it! It's normal to feel the way you are right now - everyone gets that feeling from time to time. Remember one thing, most of your score on a test has to do with test-taking skills as it does the knowledge you possess. I tell you that so you know you are NOT stupid. It's no different than if you were trying to fly a plane by just jumping in the cockpit. Without knowing how to get started, you can't do a thing. That doesn't mean you're stupid.
Relax. Take a deep breath. Then look at what you're trying to accomplish. Think about the things you'll be able to do in the USAF. Think about how much girls love a guy in uniform. Whatever it takes, refocus yourself on your goals.
You've got what it takes. This is just a little burnout. It happens to everyone.
Good luck!
2007-06-07 06:55:39 · answer #2 · answered by reymarblue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dropped out of HS when I was 18, and took the GED test.
I didn't study, I didn't do the pretests.
It's basically just simple math & reading comprehension. The hardest part was writting the essay at the end without getting snotting towards the examiner.
Easiest test I'd ever taken.... EVER!
The pretests & study courses built it up like it would be hard. It's sooooo simple, it's sad.
2007-06-07 06:57:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are study books available to help you prepare for the GED. You can buy them at almost any book store, or at Amazon.com. These books contain instructive chapters, followed by sample questions which are practically identical to those on the actual GED test. If you can answer the book's sample questions, you will do OK on the GED test.
You can pass the GED test. You really need to, not just for the USAF, but for yourself - where ever you life takes you. You can go on to Community College with your GED. You will regret it all your life if you don't.
Good luck!
2007-06-07 07:01:59 · answer #4 · answered by Wren )O( 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't want anyone defending my country who gives up on taking a simple test. Most schools offer FREE tutoring for the GED. Literacy Volunteers of America tutors people for free. A simple search online or in the (forgive me) telephone directory or Yahoo Yellow Pages will give you the information for your local area. Your librarian can also help you. Do you have a local hotline? Call them also. Heaven help us if you DO get into the USAF and decide to give up in mid-air. There's a reason why they insist on a high school graduate; it shows you have the courage to fight against odds and the persistence to keep fighting.
2007-06-07 06:54:47 · answer #5 · answered by Elaine P...is for Poetry 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
get it! dont give up! A ged is so valuable not only to inlist but for other jobs! you are still young, dont be intimidated!
you can do it!
2007-06-07 06:55:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋