If you've dropped out of high school what was the reason, and what could your school have done differently that would've motivated you to continue studying?\n\nNote: Quotes are needed for an educational study. Thank you.
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I dropped out of high school at the end of my final year due to my teachers not wanting to teach me and me wanting to get "youth" out of my system. I travelled and worked in various jobs and really enjoyed life experiences till around 26 when I got married. My lack of finishing school never bothered me until I wanted to get a better job in healthcare. So I finished as a mature student and studied part time for threee years finishing 5 diploma courses and having that recognized as credit towards a Bachelors Degree which I have now finished at age 34. I learned more faster and more thoroughly as an older person as I had the distractions out of the way. I believe you are under way too much pressure way at far too earliy an age to decide at 17 what you wanted to do for the rest of your life.\n\nCraig - Naturopath
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I'm an instructor at a community college. I wish I had more students like you. Here are some of the conclusions I have come to. First, many of the students are there for reasons other than learning. Many of my younger students are there because their parents have issued ultimatums making them choose to work or go to school. For some reason they think school is easier and choose that option. Second, too many students come out of high school under prepared for college. They don't know how to organize their time, study effectively, or take notes. Third, our society has moved away from the idea of personal responsibility. Everyone is so worried about blaming others for their faults or believing that everyone else is responsible for their learning. They don't understand that the only person responsible for them is them. I am a facilitator of learning but I do not have the power to just give them knowledge. From talking to my friends at other colleges (4 year state and private) they are seeing the same trends albeit not on the same scale.
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I think one of the biggest shocks to me was the amount of self-discipline I had to have in college. Our professors didn't give us homework every night, give us quizzes and review sheets. It was basically, "Here's the book, read, we'll have 3 tests." I was surprised that I was responsable for so much of the learning myself. The professors usually didn't teach us anything that appeared on the tests. What else? There was a lot more reading than in high school too. Homework usually involved reading chapters in a textbook instead of worksheets or problems.
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My senior English Teach AND the career councilor both told me it would be best for me to drop out and get my G.E.D. Granted I was far behind, but that is never advice you give to a high school student. Even though I did follow their advice...
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I wished that we would have had a 15th.  \n\nI went to my 10 year and I encourage everyone to go to theirs.  It was the most cathartic experience I ever had regarding High School.  College didn't mean so much, since I had stayed in touch with most of my college friends.  But High School....!\n\nThe Star's = mostly washed-up has-beens that were going to cash in on whatever fame that carried them to the heights that they had spent those formative years.\n\nThe Jock's = It takes a lot of work to keep those bodies in beer drinking shape.  I have a great memory of one footballer, who during the high school years, would make fun of "Fat-Chicks"... Well you guessed it... This football stud not only lost all of his hair, but was more than 200lbs over what he weighed in high school.  He hadn't only lost his hair, but his two previous wives as well.\n\nThe Beauties = Didn't seem to recognize many of these, I don't know why not?\n\nThe plain Joe's, Plain Jane's and the rest of the Wallflowers = God/Mother Nature/Fate (?) All played the most delicious notes on these classmates.  Most were Confident, Accomplished, Down to Earth, Happily coupled, Content, and BEAUTIFUL - INSIDE & OUT! And the main reason why  so many of us miss the Good Ole days of whatever school we missed.  It wasn't the Glitter that we missed, it was the background that made them so interesting.  The nicest thing about a reunion, is that the former glitter, now becomes the background to let these fine folks SHINE :-D\n\nThanks,\n\nJames
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This may sound weird.  \n\n If I were in your position, I would get the GED and work while I finished High School. and got a diploma. I never finished high school but got a GED, years after I began my family. I still have dreams of what I missed. I regret that I didn't stick with it back then. I am not in a position to for back to high school but you are. Go back for all the right reasons. \n\nYou obviously desire to better yourself. Kudos.
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Because a GED means that you quit. Even if you had a good reason to quit, you quit. A high school diploma means that you persevered even when you didn't want to. You saw it through. That said, there are many people who quit because of hardships in their homes. They often need to get out and away from a bad situation. They have to work to support themselves. Then later, these people go back and get their GED. They can go to community college and finally earn college degrees. So, it's not over for those people that have to quit and get GEDs. But you don't sound one of them. I commend you for thinking rationally about it before just doing it and not showing up for school anymore. Your life would be simpler if you just saw high school to it's finish. Best wishes to you.
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Ask yourself why you want to drop out.  Is it because your grades are poor?  Lack of interest?  Not being challanged?  Think of solutions, a tutor, advanced classes, maybe skip a grade?  I'd talk with your school counselor before you make any decisions.
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When I was nineteen, I dropped out of college temporarily. Waiting tables and selling menswear for a semester was plenty for me to decide to be more interested in my studies. \n\nI am guessing that you do not live in the US, that in fact you live in a place where dropping out of school for a while and changing your major are not common. It may even be the case that you did not choose your course of study. That would change the advice anyone would be able to give you.
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PLease whatever you do DO NOT DROP OUT OF SCHOOL!!!! From a woman who is struggling herself, i envy you that you are in high school and still have a chance to make it. I understand that thngs are tough right now, but it will pay off. You have to sacrifice a few things to make it in this world. Dropping out of school is not an option and you will regret it for the rest of your life. You will not get these years back. I was sitting on the bus and watched the high school kids going to school and i almost wanted to cry. I cannot go back in time and fix what I did. If i knew then what I know now, I would have been in the front of the class, front and center, on time and did extra work on my projects. Then maybe i could have gone to Princeton or something. if you do this, you will be having to play catch up all of your life. Your situation is just hard now, NOW. it will not be the same tomorrow. Would you really want to ruin your life because of a small obstacle now. Please think about this. I had to do some regrettable things in my life and dropping out was one of them. I played catch up and i am 23 and still struggling while i have a friend who is 25 and is already working on his Masters degree at LIU. I envy him so much and it makes me look at my life. I have an Associates degree and am planning on "trying" to get my Bachelors one day, hopefully soon, but all of the struggles i had to overcome are unimaginable. The shame hurts more. So please, while you are still young and have a chance to be somebody, stay in school and do your best with what you have. If not for your family, for ME or anyone, but do it for yourself. I would hope that you do become successful and live a life free of worries. Make the right decision and stay in school.
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that really depends on several factors including\n\n* how long youve been out of high school\n* how well you did when you attended\n* how well you prepare ( lots of books/sample tests available in the library/online\n\nhope this helps - good luck
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I believe there are definitely two sides to this coin. We can show examples from both sides all day long. However, as it may not be a direct correlation there is one there. I myself am a high school dropout, but by making the right decisions in my career I have done well for myself and consistently earn 6 figures year after year. I must say it took me a lot longer then my associate who with a college degree and outstanding GPA got there a lot quicker. He is 10 years younger then me, I am 37. I do believe someone who works hard in school and carries a higher GPA has a much greater chance of success. It is recognized as dedication, motivation and this is something even I would be looking for in an employee.
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If you want to make the article more interesting, ask something about before she was a math teacher. Before college even. What she originally wanted to be when she was young, and what led to this career choice. Or ask if she has a personal motto for herself.
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I seemed to be the only one (including teachers) who realized high school experience is worthless. You pass, you graduate, you grow up. I didn't make a lot of friends but I didn't get picked on either because it wouldn't have bothered me in the least. "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent" -Eleanor Roosevelt.
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well, why don't you ask yourself some questions (which are probably addressed in the book, right?)...\n\n1. how would you find out the things you need to know if you didn't have school? \n\n2. how did people in the past educate themselves, without school? \n\n3. how do people right now educate themselves without schools? \n\n4. for those who educate themselves without school, what stands in the way of their education "counting"? (Hint: isn't it about the so-called "gate-keepers"? the people who decide what is an adequate education and what isn't?)\n\n5. what would a good world without schools look like? (meaning a world where life was generally a good, happy, healthy place.)
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There was a test called the "Gate" test and we all took it in first grade.  After that test my two best friends would leave the school we attended for "accelerated" learning  2-3 days of the week and I was stuck at school without them. \n\nBy the time I was in 6th grade I was getting in a lot of fights and suspended from school for hitting a teacher.  They of course sent me to the school counselor who opened my records and said, "why didn't you attend the Gate program?  You got the highest scores in our district!"  I went on to get expelled from 2 High Schools, a Boarding School and even 2 Projects.\n\nMom and Dad never told me about the letter they got about passing the Gate exam.  They called the school back in first grade and said they didn't want their son to be "different" from the other kids.\n\nWhat were my dreams?  To be a Criminal... I won't go into detail, but not one stopped me.  Thankfully I learned from my mistakes before I ever got caught, I learned that being the tough guy left you with a dirty conscience... so now I'm serving in the military trying to repay my good luck in service to this country.\n\nCan't wait to get out, and just be "different!" =P\n\nMom and Dad... it's not your fault, but I can't help but wonder what might have been.\n\n*ADDED* A  few of my boys and I jam on Sundays... it's what we do instead of church, since it's the only time we are all off together when we are deployed here.
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One of the hardest things I have ever done was sit and watch my class graduate from the audience. I got pregnant @16 and dropped out my junior year. i tried going back, but it didn't work out for me. I attended the graduation ceremony to see my friends, and I cried. I felt like the biggest loser.  I never did graduate, but did obtain a GED.  I have a good job, a nice house, a good car, & 2 BEAUTIFUL childern. I NEVER graduated, Am i a loser?\n\nBe proud of yourself for what you have acomplished. So you don't get to "walk" with your class.  you still met your requirements(or will after you earn the 1&1&#92;2 credits) that is HUGE! that is more than I did and more than alot of people will do.