Author Topic: I turn 16 in 1 Days and Im going to get my GED(Help!)  (Read 2630 times)

Working as soon as possible is a good thing though. Would you rather be going to school still or be making money? Sure you'll have all the extra expenses, but you'll still be independent and be able to pay for your own education compared to leeching off your parents.
I feel as if I can stand Stagnant for the next 2 Years and spend a total of 6 more years obtaining my Bachelors degree, Or I can Spend 4 years and Then go further, Even possibly Obtain a Doctorates Degree. and those who say that It will look bad and me saying i'm home schooled is just an excuse
Homeschool Credentials
 
Homeschooled individuals are finding success in both the academic and business worlds. Homeschooled students can prove their graduation from high school in many different ways. Some homeschooled students get a GED to have the widely accepted documentation it provides. Some homeschoolers purchase preprinted form diplomas and some make their own. Some of these homeschool diplomas are eligible for certification by the state education department or local school district. Others attempt to show their achievements by compiling portfolios featuring detailed accounts of their schoolwork and extracurricular activities. When a student is homeschooled, an institution or business may be willing to rely on factors other than the high school credential, such as scores on standardized tests and personal interviews. There are also online homeschool completion programs that offer diplomas.
 
The status of homeschooled enlistees in the military as changed several times. Although homeschooled enlistees were classified as Tier 1 prior to 1998, they subsequently were downgraded to Tier 2 because of studies showing higher attrition rates for homeschooled students than for high school graduates. Additional data is being compiled because it is now believed that homeschooled individuals have the same low attrition rates as high school graduates.
I am a A/B Student with all the scores to prove so, And those who choose to critic my spelling, I didn't realize this was a Spelling Test.
EDIT: Can people please stop messaging my on steam to try and change my Mind because I'm not going to, Its very Obvious there is a difference between someone that drops out of "Public High School" to get a GED and a Home Schooler getting a GED. Especially one who chooses to pursue a Degree.
« Last Edit: August 24, 2016, 03:57:30 PM by SuperFlaminninja³ »

Also my favorite thing in this thread is all the people telling OP he's not going to go anywhere in his life with a GED when they haven't even graduated HS themselves

OP I wish you the best of luck. I've been homeschooled my whole life and graduating was a struggle in my state due to there being no real system.

Also my favorite thing in this thread is all the people telling OP he's not going to go anywhere in his life with a GED when they haven't even graduated HS themselves

OP I wish you the best of luck. I've been homeschooled my whole life and graduating was a struggle in my state due to there being no real system.
Wow... Thank you so much. I came here to calm down, Not to be stressed out even more by Non Graduates telling me I'm going to end up a bum on the side of the street.

Yeah, you won't have any problems getting into a community college and for the most part college life is fun. Getting a GED is no big deal and the only people who look down on others for having a GED are self-important anyways. I'm working on getting my GED myself just to have it and I'm planning on getting an apprenticeship in plumbing and a certificate in HVAC, then using whatever job I get as a nest egg for a degree in chemistry and civil engineering

Are you thinking of going to college for any degree(s) in specific?

Yeah, you won't have any problems getting into a community college and for the most part college life is fun. Getting a GED is no big deal and the only people who look down on others for having a GED are self-important anyways. I'm working on getting my GED myself just to have it and I'm planning on getting an apprenticeship in plumbing and a certificate in HVAC, then using whatever job I get as a nest egg for a degree in chemistry and civil engineering

Are you thinking of going to college for any degree(s) in specific?
Atleast a Bachelors in Computer Science, However I would love to go as far as a Doctorates.

My bit of advice to you is to try to find that balance between social life and work that best suits your study habits and stay proactive when it comes to opportunities. Since you're paying for your education, might as well take advantage of everything offered to ya

Atleast a Bachelors in Computer Science, However I would love to go as far as a Doctorates.
Going from a bachelor's degree to a Ph.D. is a big jump. It's not just something you do by signing up and taking some extra classes. Do you know what you want to be researching in such depth? What do you want to do after getting the Ph.D.? I ask because it doesn't necessarily make you more employable than someone with just a BS.

Also, I've known several people who got their GED at 16 and went on to college so that's not really an issue as long as you do well in community college and on your applications.
« Last Edit: August 24, 2016, 04:13:41 PM by Otis Da HousKat »

It really depends on what you're getting a doctorate in because for the most part, it's really unnecessary without doing some form of internship or having previous experience in that field. I don't know that much about it besides the experience of a Joe I know

Going from a bachelor's degree to a Ph.D. is a big jump. It's not just something you do by signing up and taking some extra classes. Do you know what you want to be researching in such depth? What do you want to do after getting the Ph.D.? I ask because it doesn't necessarily make you more employable than someone with just a BS.
Like I said, A Doctorates would be nice but its all about how I feel after my Bachelors, All I've done since I was 12 was Computer Programming and Relative stuff, So I absolutely love working on computers (And before you ask I don't play much games normally just program on my PC), But I don't Know what I will be doing 4 years down the road. And yes I have thought this one through very much, I have planned on my GED since I was 13 and reconsidered it over the years, And it still seems Like the best option I have, And staying in Home school the worst option. The Collage I am going to Has a department to help you find jobs in or around your field so you can move up the ranks. My Sister is an Accountant and she is now working directly under the City Accountant who may retire soon. So a GED dosnt necessarily mean your life is forgeted.