Any GED success stories?

mom60
Wed, 12 May 2010 15:01:42 +0000

I see Berkeley is on your list. Are you from Ca? Berkeley only takes students at two phases of their undergrad education. First time freshmen and jr transfers.
If you are from Ca look at taking the CHSPE. Ca state schools must accept it as the equivalent of a HS diploma. UC schools do have subject requirements. So even if you have a GED or CHSPE you might not be eligible for admissions. I know one requirement is 4 yrs of english.
My D took the CHSPE and passed. She wanted to leave HS and enroll at the CC. We have researched and been told once she enters the CC with the CHSPE or GED and takes even one class she will be forever considered a transfer student and can not apply as a first time freshman. The way to take CC classes and not have that problem at least in Ca is by being Dual Enrolled. Contact your HS district and see what options are available for Dual enrollment. The nice thing about dual enrollment is the CC classes are free but you you must buy your books.
We decided in our case to have our D do a Middle College program. It is independent study along with 3 CC classes. The nice thing about this is that she will still end up with a HS diploma but can also get on with her education at a higher level and with more freedom to explore areas that interest her.At the end of her time in the program she will have several options. We were told that even though many colleges take the GED or Chspe they still prefer to see someone complete the HS coursework and earn the diploma.
adding that the only students I know with the GED did two yrs of CC before transferring.
What about looking into a programs like USC that have early entrance programs for qualified students?
If you are in Ca and are interested in the CHSPE it is only given a few times of the year. Next testing is in mid June. I think they don’t give it again till the fall.