<p>My mom died 10th grade year at the end and I didn’t get to take finals so I only got like 2 credits I made it to 11th grade but I moved to another state before finals and only got 1 credit now I need like 13 to graduate on time shoud I repeat 11th grade or get my ged by the way I want to be a pre med student …help please I’m so confused</p>
<p>There’s no sort of exemption due to family illness? I find that strange.</p>
<p>IMO I think you should repeat 11th grade. You won’t be in a good position for college and eventually med school if you have gaps in your education.</p>
<p>@dancegrl no there was not so you think repeating is better than a ged?</p>
<p>Sorry for your loss, and it really doesn’t help that your school didn’t exempt you from finals. That said, if I were in your situation I’d go back and redo 11th grade. If you can, try to take extra classes or summer school classes next year so you can graduate on time.</p>
<p>Yeah, repeating is definitely better than getting a GED.</p>
<p>Yes, it’s better to repeat then get a GED. You just get tested on material for a GED and you’re missing out on everything your school has to offer, particularly the support the guidance office can offer throughout the college admissions process.</p>
<p>Is it impossible to make up the credits in one year?</p>
<p>Ask your counselor. It would depend on how many classes you can take per year. Ask if you can test out of classes or take them after/before school or during summer so you don’t spend another year there just to make up ~5 credits.</p>
<p>You should probably repeat. I don’t know what that does for your gpa but you need a good foundation in core subjects (math, english, science) to have a decent shot at making it to MED school. </p>
<p>If you get a GED, that may mean you’d have to start at community college then transfer to a four year college.</p>
<p>Sorry for your loss. Lean on your counselor and make the best you of your remaining time in high school.</p>