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jakobmen · 03-01-2004, 09:56 AM

hello guys forgive me of my typing skills but i need some help i drop out of school when i was about to be in 3th grade over the last 14years i pick up alot of things here there i read alot so i guess alot of stuff i pick up that way my mom try to homeschool me but thigns where not good in my famliy my dad would beat my mom and up tell about me turning 18 she left him now iam married dont know how i did that but i did ehehe i trying to work on getting a real job but i need to get a GED or something or mybe i need to teach my self gradeschool-Highschool

iam trying to find info about stuff like this been having a hard time my mom says for me to learn what i need ot thur the GED but i feel mybe its just me that i will not learn what i need to and will endup kicking my self in the butt as you can see i can type I know 4-6lilttle words fine =p or so i think but can or does anyone know where i can find some info or stuff i can buy or get to really try and learn all i need to ASAP ??

iam about to loss it if i dont do something soon and this job iam in can only do soo much i have a baby on the way to =))))

again sorry about my lack of type or whatever this post i posted looks like =)
i hope i dont get made fun of after posting this not sure this is the right place

/gulp

Cynthetiq · 03-01-2004, 11:12 AM

GED testing varies from state to state.

what state are you in?

jakobmen · 03-01-2004, 11:49 AM

SiN · 03-01-2004, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jakobmen

i hope i dont get made fun of after posting this not sure this is the right place

Yes, this is a fine place for your post. And if anyone dares to make fun, one of us mods will take care of them.

I do not have any ideas or suggestions for you, but I have to tell you I really admire your courage

I wish you the best of luck!

Cynthetiq · 03-01-2004, 11:57 AM

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/ged/

good luck!!!

jakobmen · 03-01-2004, 12:22 PM

has anyone done the TX ged ?

i trying to find out is there a lvl of gradeschool or highschool i need to know

I know how to read real good, alot of people say so =p

but it seems i lack spelling/grammer/math/ the main things to get thru so i can get a real good job that pays more then 8.50

I so want to try and get a better job before my little girl comes to this world july 12 and before 2005

i really dont know how i made it looking bad i just dont know how i pick up alot of things over this last 10years some really nice stuff that ppl would have to go to college for soo i have the skill i think but the lack in alot of area sucks big times think of me able to get a 15.00+ job but cant spell for @$%@ but anyways ya understand =) but things for the support just trying to find out all i can want to get the ball rolling soon =)

Cynthetiq · 03-01-2004, 01:03 PM

I know plenty of people who have dropped out of high school and got their GED. A few of them make a good living, some still hover in the low hourly wages, but all of them are making an honest living.

IMHO, you should reach out to some of those departments in the link that I provided in an earlier post. Waiting for someone to tell you from here, "i trying to find out is there a lvl of gradeschool or highschool i need to know" doesn't make any difference since if you want to better yourself, you'll still need to do the whole GED thing anyways. In fact that question, I'm sure could be answered by someone there.

and as to "getting the ball rolling real soon" what are you still waiting for? time is ticking and you don't know just how long this is going to take you to complete.

Zander · 03-02-2004, 01:44 AM

Intro level community college classes?

Harshaw · 03-02-2004, 07:25 AM

Go to your local book store and get a GED test. Preferably something by Princton review (I like 'em). They give you information on what you need to do to take the GED. They will also give you lots and lots of practice. Take a few practice tests to find out what you need to study up on.

Edit: Crap... turned GRE into GED. Sorry.

iccky · 03-02-2004, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Go to your local book store and get a GRE test

Probablly GED and not GRE.

shakran · 03-02-2004, 09:54 PM

Anyone making fun of you for this situation would be a moron. Not knowing stuff is never shameful - having no desire to learn it is what is shameful. You clearly want to learn it, so you get a lot of respect in my book.

Good luck, and get ready to work very hard. It won't be as quick as you want it to be, but it will be worth it in the end.

tecoyah · 03-03-2004, 01:08 PM

If you need help.....ask your community, wait, we are a community. Perhaps we could help with your studies as there are many overly educated individuals that post here.
Maybe even start a Jacobmen sticky in tilted knowledge and go from there. My largest knowledge base is in English and theoretical sciences, if I can be of help simply ask.

jakobmen · 03-03-2004, 01:25 PM

thx you much guys iam going to get a GED book to see what i need to learn what i lack and get the ball rolling thxs again for the links and help

Cynthetiq · 03-03-2004, 02:26 PM

good luck!

Devilinmypants · 03-03-2004, 05:40 PM

Your best bet is probably community college. It is fairly cheap. Where do you work that pays $8.50, thats a pretty decent wage. Continued on my current climb of my promotional ladder i'll be getting paid that in 20 years according to the math.

Cycler · 03-03-2004, 05:53 PM

Also you might look up your local public school system and talk to the counselors at the high schools or give the local school board a call and see if they offer night school or any type of alternative school program. If not they should be able to point you in a direction as to where you might be able to go for GED assistance. Good luck and don't get discouraged if you ever need some support know that there are people out and around here teady to cheer you on.

phunktastic · 03-04-2004, 09:51 PM

Try to get into a GED course, it doesn't matter if you don't think you know enough to do it. I'm sure they will be more than willing to help you out until you know enough to pass. After that you could attend a local community college for not much money to continue your education and get a better job.

03-01-2004, 09:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
jakobmen Upright	schooling for 24yr old hello guys forgive me of my typing skills but i need some help i drop out of school when i was about to be in 3th grade over the last 14years i pick up alot of things here there i read alot so i guess alot of stuff i pick up that way my mom try to homeschool me but thigns where not good in my famliy my dad would beat my mom and up tell about me turning 18 she left him now iam married dont know how i did that but i did ehehe i trying to work on getting a real job but i need to get a GED or something or mybe i need to teach my self gradeschool-Highschool iam trying to find info about stuff like this been having a hard time my mom says for me to learn what i need ot thur the GED but i feel mybe its just me that i will not learn what i need to and will endup kicking my self in the butt as you can see i can type I know 4-6lilttle words fine =p or so i think but can or does anyone know where i can find some info or stuff i can buy or get to really try and learn all i need to ASAP ?? iam about to loss it if i dont do something soon and this job iam in can only do soo much i have a baby on the way to =)))) again sorry about my lack of type or whatever this post i posted looks like =) i hope i dont get made fun of after posting this not sure this is the right place /gulp Last edited by jakobmen; 03-01-2004 at 09:59 AM..

03-01-2004, 11:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	GED testing varies from state to state. what state are you in? __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

03-02-2004, 07:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
Harshaw Is mad at you. Location: Bored in Sacramento	Go to your local book store and get a GED test. Preferably something by Princton review (I like 'em). They give you information on what you need to do to take the GED. They will also give you lots and lots of practice. Take a few practice tests to find out what you need to study up on. Edit: Crap... turned GRE into GED. Sorry. __________________ This too shall pass. Last edited by Harshaw; 03-02-2004 at 10:03 PM..

03-03-2004, 01:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
tecoyah Illusionary	If you need help.....ask your community, wait, we are a community. Perhaps we could help with your studies as there are many overly educated individuals that post here. Maybe even start a Jacobmen sticky in tilted knowledge and go from there. My largest knowledge base is in English and theoretical sciences, if I can be of help simply ask. __________________ Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. - Buddha

03-03-2004, 02:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	good luck! __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

03-01-2004, 11:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	http://www.tea.state.tx.us/ged/ good luck!!!

03-01-2004, 12:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
jakobmen Upright	has anyone done the TX ged ? i trying to find out is there a lvl of gradeschool or highschool i need to know I know how to read real good, alot of people say so =p but it seems i lack spelling/grammer/math/ the main things to get thru so i can get a real good job that pays more then 8.50 I so want to try and get a better job before my little girl comes to this world july 12 and before 2005 i really dont know how i made it looking bad i just dont know how i pick up alot of things over this last 10years some really nice stuff that ppl would have to go to college for soo i have the skill i think but the lack in alot of area sucks big times think of me able to get a 15.00+ job but cant spell for @$%@ but anyways ya understand =) but things for the support just trying to find out all i can want to get the ball rolling soon =)

03-01-2004, 01:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	I know plenty of people who have dropped out of high school and got their GED. A few of them make a good living, some still hover in the low hourly wages, but all of them are making an honest living. IMHO, you should reach out to some of those departments in the link that I provided in an earlier post. Waiting for someone to tell you from here, "i trying to find out is there a lvl of gradeschool or highschool i need to know" doesn't make any difference since if you want to better yourself, you'll still need to do the whole GED thing anyways. In fact that question, I'm sure could be answered by someone there. and as to "getting the ball rolling real soon" what are you still waiting for? time is ticking and you don't know just how long this is going to take you to complete.

03-02-2004, 01:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
Zander Banned Location: Vegas/So. Cal	Intro level community college classes?

03-02-2004, 09:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
shakran Tone.	Anyone making fun of you for this situation would be a moron. Not knowing stuff is never shameful - having no desire to learn it is what is shameful. You clearly want to learn it, so you get a lot of respect in my book. Good luck, and get ready to work very hard. It won't be as quick as you want it to be, but it will be worth it in the end.

03-03-2004, 01:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
jakobmen Upright	thx you much guys iam going to get a GED book to see what i need to learn what i lack and get the ball rolling thxs again for the links and help

03-03-2004, 05:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
Devilinmypants Hippie relocationist. Location: Greensboro NC	Your best bet is probably community college. It is fairly cheap. Where do you work that pays $8.50, thats a pretty decent wage. Continued on my current climb of my promotional ladder i'll be getting paid that in 20 years according to the math.

03-03-2004, 05:53 PM	#16 (permalink)
Cycler Float on.... Alright Location: Where the wind comes sweeping down the plains, i.e. Oklahoma	Also you might look up your local public school system and talk to the counselors at the high schools or give the local school board a call and see if they offer night school or any type of alternative school program. If not they should be able to point you in a direction as to where you might be able to go for GED assistance. Good luck and don't get discouraged if you ever need some support know that there are people out and around here teady to cheer you on. __________________ "I'm not even supposed to be here today." "I assure you we're open."

03-04-2004, 09:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
phunktastic Insane Location: Dayton, Ohio	Try to get into a GED course, it doesn't matter if you don't think you know enough to do it. I'm sure they will be more than willing to help you out until you know enough to pass. After that you could attend a local community college for not much money to continue your education and get a better job. __________________ "Relax, the world will spin beside itself and suck you in. With threats and hopes beyond compare"