Is it bad to drop out of school and get your GED?
106778
Take it from a guy who came up the hard way.  Stay in school.  Learn all you can at every opportunity.  Learn to do as many different things as you can.  When you get to be my age you'll be thankful you did!
354174
Why don't you just stay in school and get your diploma
294054
Why do you want to do that?  Miss your friends as well your senior year like prom.  Plus there is no good things that come from dropping out of high school.  You will earn less than a high school graduted even with a GED.  Life is harder when you do. If you looked at today's job market, you need a degree to get a good paying job.  And some state and federal jobs require you to have to graducated from high school or a GED.  I would talk to a counseler from your school about this if you can't talk to your parents.  I know if my kid asked me if she or he wanted to drop out.  I would be VERY disapprove of such action.
1101671
Depends on the college, of course. If you have your heart set on a difficult college with a competitive admissions process it may be better to take a year at an accredited state school then transfer in... this "hides" the GED as you are coming in as a transfer student from another university.\n\nIf it is a non-competitive university, then it should not be a big deal. You get out of college exactly what you put into it... hard work equals big rewards. \n\nGood luck!
921791
It really does depend on the college you want a degree from. Some colleges (the good ones) will see that you got a GED and think "why should we accept her if she can't even make it through high school?" But if you work hard in your first two years of college then they will see how well you've improved. \n\nA GED will not affect you fafsa application and will be granted depending on your need for aid. Some people are well off still get more than enough fafsa.\n\nAnother thing you have to think of is....Do you really want to go into the college world not being fully prepared for it? If you don't test at the right level when you enter college then you will be wasting your grant money on precredit classes and sometimes fafsa will not pay for that. \n\nWell I hope I've been helpful and given you something to think of.\nBest of luck to you!
659073
For you, yes.\n\nMaybe you should get 4 GEDs instead.
571434
Why do you want to get your GED?  Do you already have some High School credits?  I would recommend you checking out Citizen's High School.  They're out of Orange Park, but they're a distance learning school.  It's an awesome school.  And getting a High School diploma is tons better than getting your GED.
169556
Nope. You only get a "high school" diploma from a high school. You can get a GED on your own.
1004044
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.
1174357
wouldn't it be cheaper to take classes to get your GED at a community college?
214415
Check to see if the tech school will accept an "Ability to Benefit test" instead of a GED or diploma. (Call the tech school you are interested in).  My former community college did.  If they don't you can try to take the GED test without a class beforehand, I believe.  \n\nGood luck :)
1097621
With a GED, you have opened a door for yourself.  I would recommend taking the ACT to find out level you are at in English and Math.  This will give you an idea of where you stand and what course work will help you succeed. If you score on college level great.  If not, go to community college.  They have prep courses designed to get you to college level. I would take the prep courses before continuing with other classes if you need them. While it is true, some colleges will accept you with a GED and a good ACT score, you may want to still consider community college.  It's a great deal and a stepping point to go on to a great university and it will lower your over all costs.  If you have a stellar GPA after a semester or two of community college, you can opt to transfer to a four year university. Good GPA's equal scholarship money, so keep your course load light enough that you can handle.  You only need to take 12 credit to be considered full time.  That's 4 classes, most colleges will try to get you to carry 5.  Good luck in your journey.
766237
I would take a GED as less than a High School Diploma. Why? Easy...if you couldn't commit to going to High School for four years, what makes me think you would do the same for my company?\n\nHigh School isn't about classes, it is about survival. You learn how to deal with all sorts of people. Those I know who "ditched out" or "were done with that as soon as they were 17" weren't exactly reputable people. \n\nPregnant teens are different, mainly because they are typically forced out of the public school system. That is wrong and different. However, everyone else should keep their rear end in school.\n\n\nNOW if you are looking to go to University, it is up to the University as to what their opinion is. Frankly, employers don't care after University about High School all too much. What is more important is the University Degree...so if you are doing that, awesome...\n\nBut, if you just keep looking at the GED as an excuse to drop out and you aren't looking for a University Education as of now....stay in school.
877836
No if you have a GED you still have to take a college placement test and if you don't have a GED , you have to first get the GED before you can be accepted into a college and have to take the college placement test before you can enter any classes. If you fail the placement you have to go back and take an adult basic education class in the subject you were too weak in if you do not test at the placement standard.\nSo order is\nGED, College Placement TEST
965389
I wouldn't suggest dropping out if that is what you are considering at this point.  However the above answers are very accurate. \nHigh school can be difficult and provide challenges, but it also a very good experience that young people should have.  If you are struggling, there are ways to get help and bring up your grades.  If you still can't manage to bring them up enough upon graduation to be accepted to colleges, you can also take courses afterward to prepare you for college in most communities.  These are also considered when you apply to schools.  Dedication is important as anything else ;-)
1136794
I outta warn you... as a high school student. My college counselors have urged my sister not to do the same, too. Colleges such as the UCs and CSUs look for high school graduates... with good grades, extracurriculars, etc. When they see that you have a GED... they tend to think, "Who's this podunk trash with their GED? Why couldn't they sit through high school all the way? Did they want to drop out? Or were they pregnant? (if you are a female)" I'm sorry to say it that way... but it's true.\n\nColleges can be real assh*les, sometimes because they look at people with GEDs VERY negatively. They don't think, "oh, how nice! this person finished their degree in a year... instead of four! they must be gifted!" They tend think of you as a moron for getting a GED instead of a high-school diploma.\n\nHell, look at those Bryman, Westwood, PCDI, Devry, etc. commercials on the TV all the time. They say, "or get your high-school diploma..." instead of "get your GED"- because the high school diploma is far better than the GED. The GED is pretty much second rate.\n\nIf you're in high school... you can still go to a city college. Earn a ton of college credits and when you get your high school diploma... go to the city college. Then get into the Transfer Program (TAP, which means, "Transfer Alliance Program"- I'm pretty sure...) and get Honors classes. EARN A's, DAMNIT! EARN A's!! Then apply to a UC or a CSU and they'll accept you. Also... you won't have to do the classes you took at community college. ;-)\n\nTrust me... you'll be able to go to a UC. They have this new KICK A$S program now... which says, "If you are in the top 4% of your entire class... then you are GUARANTEED a seat in a UC school." I'm not kidding... it's totally true. So, try this: stay in high school, take a lot of APs and Honors classes in high school... and kick serious butt in the classes... get a FANTASTIC GPA and try to get into the top 4% of your class. Then apply. You're done. :-D\n\nBut try to get some college credits in the process, too... It's less work for when you make it to the UCs. :-)\n\nI'm going to be a senior in like 2 weeks... and I'm already breaking my back trying to make it to the top 4%. But it'll all be worth it. Just try it... It won't hurt you. Also, talk to your counselors and make them know what your goals are. :-)
788859
I am not sure about the website, but i am from ny and as far as I know you can't get your ged at 16 if you quit, you have to wait or take classes.  You might as well stay in school.