Michael Ormsby

Problems with GED Mathematics

GED learners often have problems with math. GED mathematics is the hardest subject for most people to conquer because it's a different way of thinking and one people don't use as much in their everyday lives. But sometimes problems with math go deeper. A ... Read >

Celebrity GED Earners

by Michael Ormsby If you didn't finish high school, the GED exam is your second chance to get back on track for better jobs, higher education, and more self-esteem. You'll be in good company. Hundreds of thousands of people earn a GED diploma each year... Read >

The GED Diploma: Becoming Even More Critical for Higher Education

by Michael Ormsby Though individuals with a GED diploma or high school diploma earn, on average, 40% more than those without a high school credential, graduating college creates an even more significant increase in earnings. The median income for peopl... Read >

From the GED Forward: Staying Focused

by Michael Ormsby Most people who take the GED exam are looking for something better out of life: a better job, a better life, more options, and higher education. The GED exam is a gateway to much more. But how do you get there? Often, GED studiers don... Read >

Improving Access to GED Diplomas

by Michael Ormsby In difficult economic times, those without a high school diploma or GED credential are at the bottom rung of the work force, the first to be laid off and the last to find employment. Over 30 million American adults lack a GED or high ... Read >

Scholarships Awarded to GED Earners

by Michael Ormsby At the 2010 GED Administrators Conference Graduates Awards Dinner on July 28 in St. Louis, Missouri, educators honored the achievements of GED-earners. Over 39 million American adults lack a GED credential or high school diploma, and ... Read >

Where Does the GED Lead?

by Michael Ormsby The GED test is a route to earning a high school-level credential for those who never graduated high school. Since 39 million American adults lack a high school diploma, leaving them undereducated and under qualified for jobs and high... Read >

Southern States Need GED Education, Report Says

by Michael Ormsby In the 16 states that fund the Southern Regional Education Board, more than 10 million adults have no high school credential, including over 3 million adults who did not complete 9th grade. The report A Smart Move in Tough Times: How ... Read >

Beware of Misleading GED Ads in Search Results

by Michael Ormsby Search engines are the mainstay of the Internet. They're the way that we find our information, products to buy, and organizations for all our needs. That's why it's so important to take a close look at search results, especially in an... Read >

Fantasia: GED Graduate

by: Michael Ormsby "I had gotten to the eighth grade, but I had really just slid by. No one had really checked my reading comprehension, my vocabulary, or more word-recognition sills. It was easy to keep going to the next grade in public school, which ... Read >

GED Program Completion Rising

by: Michael Ormsby Over 39 million adult Americans are at a disadvantage in the job market and unable to qualify for higher education because they lack a high school diploma or GED. Especially in an uncertain job market with increased competition, thos... Read >

Study Shows Fewer Hispanics Earn GED

by: Michael Ormsby The Pew Hispanic Center recently released a study based on newly released U.S. Census data showing that only 9% of Hispanic high school dropouts earn a GED credential, which would give them the ability to qualify for more jobs, earn ... Read >

GED Learners' Stories

by Michael Ormsby Over 39 million adult Americans lack a high school diploma or GED, putting them at a disadvantage in the job market and disqualifying them for higher education. The statistics are clear. American adults without a high school degree or... Read >

The Benefits of GED Programs for Correctional Institutions

by: Michael Ormsby Judge Mathis, star of the syndicated court show named after him, grew up in the housing projects in Detroit. He was involved in gangs. He spent time in jail. How did he pull himself out? After learning that his mother had cancer, Mat... Read >

The GED Reading and Writing Tests

Many GED candidates speak English as a second language or have some difficulty with reading and writing. Here is an overview of the GED reading and writing tests to help learners get an idea of what to expect. The best way to understand what the GED tests... Read >