do u need a ligitement reason to take the ged test?

Question

im 16 years old turning 17 and im like 2 years behind in highschool.. and im suppose to be graduating this year. I want to graduate.. and i dont want to be like 20 in highschool still trying to get a diploma so i heard about this GED test? .. i would like to know more about it and if any of u has one pls tell me what to look for when doing the test and what age u have to be to write it?

im currently in tech sort of highschool.. any advise on it or sites about ged?

thanx

so far all u ppl are writin is i cant spell blah blah and that i should look it up.. im asking for advise.. on taking a ged test not advise on spelling! i kno how to spell if theres one class which got A's in its english, i know im not being marked on my spelling so im not gonna try to spell ... i use shortforms... anyways whatever.. simple factual answers would be great!

Answer 1

You don't need a reason to take the GED. You will need to study for it, it's not a very easy test. Most high schools or community colleges can give you the information needed and also have practice classes for the exam.

Answer 2

The only reason I see that you would need a GED is to get a decent job. Why are you two years behind? The GED is not a simple test to bypass high school. I believe you have to be over 16 to take it, but you have to know your facts. Do an online search about what the GED consists of. You will have to know how to spell. You know there is spell check on this, don't you? It will check your spelling and ask if you want to correct it.
You can contact your adult education for your community, ask your guidance counselor. Good luck.

Answer 3

by anonymou... Member since:
August 25, 2006
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137 (Level 1) That is a valid question; however, I regret to inform you that your receiving a GED vs a diploma will greatly reduce your chances of acceptance. Truly, I believe you will not be considered with a GED. Consider this, of the thousands of applicants to the University, there will be several hundred with similar GPA's. The school then must choose from those candidates and they will most certainly choose those who completed their HS education. You did not mention why you want to drop out, or if you already have.

Take it from me, I've been there... if you can avoid it, do not drop out of HS. FINISH.

You will likely need more than a 3.8 GPA, even with completed HS education. My story in short: I dropped out of HS with a similar GPA with aspirations to get into Carolina (UNC), and tested out of my GED (no classes needed, only exams). They would not even consider me. I went to a community college for two years, was inducted into honors' societies, had a great GPA and volunteered. Then I was waitlisted into UNC, so I transferred to a nearby University, not nearly as prestigious for one year. Accomplished the same here, then transferred again to UNC. I was accepted, did well, earned a great degree from one of the Nation's top colleges.

Point: You CAN do it with a GED... but it is FAR harder and your chances diminish with less and less completed education. Universities get thousands of applicants. Not only do they want the best people, they want those who they know will complete their education and continue on to make a name for the University.

If it's not too late, STAY IN SCHOOL.

Answer 4

Have you talked to your academic counselor at high school? Have you talked to your teachers/ the tutoring center as well about extra help in classes? They should be your best resources.

A legitimate reason to take it? IMHO, better the diploma; if not, do the GED. What are real reasons not to take them???
Good Luck!

Answer 5

i don't think of there is any age standards. i think of there may be a cost. look on the geniuses who circulate to college while they are preteens. they might desire to have taken some style of attempt to qualify them to attend college. stable success.

Answer 6

First learn how to spell legitimate.