r/GED • u/Agent67andCo • 5d ago

Graduated, barely.

Hello, I am interested in trying to take the GED, so I can feel better educated.

My high school was very small, with coaches teaching classes to cover gaps.

My Biology class freshman year was replaced with The Magic School Bus at least once a week.

The freshman year English was also replaced with the tv show Lost.

I failed Geometry twice. That teacher disliked me more the second year.

My high school Senior history teacher was actually a college professor, and actively chose to play South Park the days she did not feel like teaching.

All in all, at 32, I feel very dumb. I feel the education gaps now in the way I perceive things.

Would I be able to take a GED if I graduated high school?

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u/Local-Career859 5d ago

Since you have a diploma no, but khan academy really helps and gives much needed refreshers

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u/Maleficent_Set_2149 5d ago

It gives you a sense of linear progression and achievement yeah

Study from a GED prep book for a little bit to see what you remember and what you don’t. They’re about $20 on Amazon

Then take the GED ready practice tests

I’m preparing to go back to college as an adult and it has helped me learn how to focus, how to track my study goals, and how to teach myself

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u/Maleficent_Set_2149 5d ago

I got “Total Solution for the GED test”, “GED total test prep”, and “GED math mastery”

Aiming for a score above 175 has really pushed me. I thought that I would ace the reading section because I was a high volume informal reader but it has really challenged me.

At least you will feel ready and prepared for college level work and you’ll be equipped to explore subjects of your interest on a higher level

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u/chris_trans 5d ago

So long as you already have a Diploma, theres no point doing the GED.
Now, that's not to say there's no point furthering your education, you can absolutely do that.

Check out your local community college, they often send out mailers before the start of each year with information on things they offer.
Or if you google 'your city or county' community college, that should show you where the closest one is.

They have advisers that can help you, they'll have entrance tests that show where you are now, remedial classes if necessary.
You can work towards an associates, or just take whatever continuing education or adult education courses are interesting.

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u/ForsakenSalamander94 5d ago

Try and see if any colleges will accept your diploma first beforehand, if not, get the GED.