When I was asked to write about my success, I thought “Yeah right! 
What success?”  I don’t own my own car, I don’t own my home, I don’t have a good career—in fact, I don’t even have a career.  Then I got to thinking, I do have a success story.  I have a wonderful husband, three beautiful children, and a roof over my family’s head and mine.  I may not own it, but for now it is home!  I am 29 years old and finally feeling complete. 

I can honestly tell my friends and family that I am successful.  I now have my High School Equivalency Diploma and a loving, wonderfully supportive family!  I can finally go to college to get the nursing certificate that I have wanted for so long.  To me, just receiving my diploma made me feel successful; it was the one thing  I was lacking in life.  To wait 14 years to get my diploma was a mistake.  I am very thankful that we drop-outs have the opportunity to go back to school and have a second chance at receiving the most valuable piece of paper anyone will ever have in life!  It has been one month since I received my diploma and I still show it off today.  It may have taken me over a decade to fulfill my hopes and dreams, but they are now accomplished and I am a success to myself and a positive role model to my family.                                           

After the holidays I decided to attend GED classes.  I came to GED class with low self-esteem but determined to receive my diploma.  After four months of working hard and not missing a class, I passed the GED Pretest, and then went on to pass the Official GED Test.  After passing the test and receiving my diploma I am now going to choose a college and pursue a career as a medical assistant.  A few months ago college never crossed my mind, but I have realized there is more for me than just getting my diploma.

I have gotten more out of the GED class than I had expected.  I have gained self-respect, and I have made many friends that I plan to keep in touch with.  I have gained the knowledge and belief that if you work hard and keep a positive attitude, you can do anything.  I can proudly say I am a graduate.
 

The G.E.D. class has helped build confidence in myself and shows me that I still have the ability to learn and dedicate myself to the goals I have established.  The G.E.D. class has given me the opportunity to acquire my diploma, or its equivalent.  As a graduate, I can begin to further my education and have the opportunities to start a new career and possibly a new business.
My G.E.D. graduation will prepare me for the next stop of my educational journey.  I plan to attend vocational school and further my education in a totally different field from which I’m accustomed.  I have learned many things in this class, including certain disciplines.  I plan to take the things I have learned and apply them not only to my next level of education, but also to my current business and possible future career.
 

Math has always been my weak point. I try and try again on an equation, but it always resulted in failure. When I first came to GED class my math scores were terrible. It wasn’t like I was being lazy either. Every day I came in I studied my math work. After going to GED class I now have a basic and relevant knowledge of math.

When I came to GED class for the first time, the aptitudes I mostly lacked were charisma, clarity, and confidence. I was shy and unsocial. Plus, I never really spoke out anywhere. This is really the most important feat that GED class has helped me to improve. After going to class for a while, I felt more comfortable talking to people. I was more open to discussion between classmates. That helped with my social skills which improved a lot of my other traits by default. If I don’t understand something, you can be sure that I’ll say something. With a huge raise in confidence I stay motivated, attentive, more socially involved, and have a great will to succeed.

I couldn’t tell you where I’d be right now without GED class. It has really helped me out that much. To be totally honest, I am really going to miss it. GED class has helped me by teaching me how to write a correct essay, helping me brush up on math, and gave me the confidence and charisma to do something with my life.

 This class has helped me refresh my memory in a few different subjects.  It has refreshed my language arts skills, so that I will be able to pass the test.  Without hesitating on any question, I will be able to have a fresh sense of math skills.

 This class has been very helpful with test taking skills.  It has also taught me on a timed test; if you don’t know the answer right away, make a mark next to the question and come back to it.  The class has taught me to pay attention to the question and what to look for on the test.

All of these reasons and examples are the reasons for this class meaning so much to me.  As you have read, you too realize how significant this class has been to me.  It helped me by focusing and leaning new skills, refreshing my memory, and developing test taking skills.