GED?

Andrew415

Andrew415

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Is it possible to get anywhere in airline industry with a GED? I really dont think they would care.... If you had a Degree to back it up, but what do I know..

Its just Im going to

GED
Go to Ari-Ben
Get the en-coorperated online degree with flight program
CFI

Then go from there..

Or at least i Could work on my Highschool diploma through courses online or at home all up until I apply for Regionals
 
To be honest no...stay in school. I'm 31 years old, have a BA with honors, 2 years previous airline expierence, 90% score on the ATP written, 1200TT 500multi, 800 dual given, 141 check airman, CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, IGI ect, and I'm sweating finding a regional job.
 
Mate one thing to never slack on is your education. If you want to be done with High School sooner, load up on classes and graduate in 3 years. 1 more year is going to make no difference in the long term outcome of you career. I know you are eager, but slow down, enjoy life, and get a good solid education - that will set you up for anything you want to achieve.
 
Ahh i know but i have 3 years of highschool left and im like wayyyyyyy behind all my friends and I'd be a fool to say im going back because I'd just skip class anyway..

If anything i could do it online and nightschool but that would take longer
 
If you are unable to attend a simple high school class, I'm sure you are mature enough to pilot a large transport catagory aircraft.........
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Don't waste your money.
 
It may be hard but you've got to teach yourself a work ethic now if you want to be a pilot. Getting a good education is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your future - don't let it slip away! Take things one step at a time...get your high school education, then work on building on that with a college degree. If you enter pilot training as it is, how do you expect to be able to pass on even the PPL written? I hate to sound cold but it sounds like you need to get your education in gear first before worrying about becoming a pilot.
 
Yeah

Im thinking about just taking online courses and programs and nightschool to get it, I just cant sit in that damn classroom that long and concentrate etc,

Meh ill get it one way or another, I need like 3 years so maybe I could do it in 3 years as I work full time saving up for online degree and all ratings, I dunno

I think im dreaming, I can see my future as being a failure
 
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Im thinking about just taking online courses and programs and nightschool to get it, I just cant sit in that damn classroom that long and concentrate etc,

Meh ill get it one way or another, I need like 3 years so maybe I could do it in 3 years as I work full time saving up for online degree and all ratings, I dunno

I think im dreaming, I can see my future as being a failure

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Wow!!! I think you need to sit down and assess your priorities!!! Maybe speak with a counselor at school (one that cares) or someone older whom you look up to.
 
Dude, you want to be dumb like me?
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I only finished tenth grade, and not so much by choice. You don't learn anything by taking the GED, you just get it and it's done. I took it when I was 20, and I got a pretty high score too, but when it comes to knowing about stuff, well, I don't. So get your diploma, not your GED, any way you can. Don't tell me it's too hard. Living on your own at 16, working full time, trying to figure out how to make it every day and keep a place to live, trying to be an adult, THAT'S hard. HS is NOT. Sorry if I am being harsh, I am usually more supportive, but I am feeling hormonal and you are sounding a little whiney about something that everyone else in the country has to do too.
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If you think HS is too hard and you can't concentrate, how on earth are you going to do college? At least at the end of a day of HS you can go home and numb yourself watching MTV or something. At the end of a day of college, most people then proceed to an 8 hour work shift. I obviously don't know your situation, but I really hope you consider my advice, seeing as I have been there. Please.
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No offense, but quitting high school has been probably not of one the brightest choices?
If you can't sit in the classroom, why not go to a special room with less kids and a one on one teacher so that you don't get distracted? You'll still see your friends in the halls, lunch, free time,etc.

My 2 cents
 
Dude, stay in school. I got my GED after I was told I would not be able to graduate, due to being so far behind. The military wouldn't even take me with just a GED. Luckily after I had gotten my GED I had gone to community college and gotten some semesters under my belt. Now I have seven years of military service, training, college credits, and life experience to back it up. I'm not proud od having a GED. I would much rather have a diploma. Stick your nose to the grindstone and get that diploma.
 
I seriously detested high school too. I went to a small public school in the hicks where actual learning was a far second place to how the football team was going to do that year. My education was pathetic at best, but if you want to be a pilot you must accustom yourself to long days in a boring classroom! If you don't want to sit through high school history, what makes you think you can deal with the systems classes in ground school?

I'm not trying to be harsh here, and there are certainly good reasons why a person would have/get a GED. Stick it out in high school! I know it sucks, I hated every minute of it and I was the only person in my class with a big slap-happy smile on my face instead of tears at graduation! Get the HS diploma, and then maybe seriously consider a distance learning program for a college degree and you can fly & work on the side after high school. There's guys on the board here who have even started their flying lessons while still attending high school.

Bottom line: I know the GED sounds like an 'easy way out', and a quick way to get something over with that you don't like dealing with. But I think you'll find the general consensous around here is that you are *far* better off finishing traditional high school in school .

Does your school allow you to do Iain's idea of loading up on classes and finishing early? Maybe that would be a good option for you, my school would not have allowed it, but find out if your's does!
 
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. I took it when I was 20, and I got a pretty high score too, but when it comes to knowing about stuff, well, I don't. So get your diploma, not your GED, any way you can.

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I know some people with a high school diploma that I wouldn't let fill my fry order, let alone fly airplanes. I also know some people that dropped out of school b/c they were bored and got their GED. It all depends on the person and their situations. The ones that dropped out and got their GED didn't feel challenged and wanted to move on instead of spinning thier wheels for another couple of years in high school.

The original question was "do you think the airlines will care that it's a GED or a high school diploma." Honestly, no they won't, but you better have a college degree to back that up. SWA requires either a high school diploma or a GED for even their basic positions.

Now, this is gonna make me un-popular, but I got used to that in high school.
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I think your plan is workable, but maybe not well thought out. Why do you want to by-pass high school and get the GED? What are your motivations? Is it that you hate sitting in the classroom, or is it that you are so far ahead of the rest of the class you get bored? Maybe the subjects you're forced to take by your school don't interest you? If it's "I hate sitting in the classroom," do like everyone else said and get used to it. If it's the other two, think about taking honors classes or changing up your school schedule. Like Amber, I went to a small school where the Friday football score was more important than your GPA. I learned more reading on the side than I did in most of my classes. When I got to college, it was culture shock.

Another thing you might want to think about is are you motivated enough to take the on-line classes? There's no one reminding you of due dates or telling you exactly what's going to be on the exam. It's all up to YOU.

Bottom line for me is this, do what works best for you. With the state of education in some of the areas of the country, diplomas really aren't worth the paper they're printed on. GEDs and diplomas are only worth what you make of them, so in my opinion either one is workable. Just THINK and REASON before you make any rash decisions.
 
You need to accustom yourself to boring classes, and doing something you really dont like to do. I love flying, but I hate 90% of the topics at ground school. Lilke kellwolf said, your plan is workable, but I highly doubt it will help you any. On college, I would recommend knocking your general credits out at a local community college. They are cheap as hell, and extremely easy. Those online courses are really expensive, might as well put that money towards flight training
 
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I just cant sit in that damn classroom that long and concentrate

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If you can't do that, you'll be in a world of hurt/dissapointment. Maybe you don't know you'll be in a classroom setting learning about the aircraft your going to fly. There are tons of pilots on this board that can tell you about this from personal experience.
 
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Those online courses are really expensive, might as well put that money towards flight training

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???? Which ones? I'm SAVING $30,000 b/c I'm doing on-line courses instead of going to the local campus. Granted that is Riddle, but most other online courses are cheaper than their on-campus counterparts. No fees to pay, don't have to live on campus, pay the stupid health center costs if you never use it, etc. College in general is expensive, but for me the online stuff is WAY cheaper.
 
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Ahh i know but i have 3 years of highschool left and im like wayyyyyyy behind all my friends and I'd be a fool to say im going back because I'd just skip class anyway..

If anything i could do it online and nightschool but that would take longer

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I also have 3 years left of hs and trust me I want to get it over with. But there are also many good things about hs in which you should enjoy. Also, why waste your money when you can take classes for free? I am taking classes at school plus a few online classes and they are all free. If all goes well I will be graduating with 32 credits instead of 24.
 
It takes a lot of self discipline and hard work to make it as a pilot. I don't see these traits in many 8th or 9th graders, my apologies to any of you here that don't fit that mold....

What's interesting is the changes I've seen some kids I hang out with that are just turning 16 and learning to drive. Yeah...one still smokes weed, couldnt' care less about school, and will be happy working at Burger King the rest of his life (he told me so). But the light is coming on for the other two. It's been interesting to watch the grades pick up...mostly just from bothering to turn their work in. They are maturing enough to care about the future and take steps to make something out of themselves (no offense to anyone who works at Burger King).

Andrew, try find something that works for you. An alternative school or a school that does things a little different. Are there any teachers you like? See what they have to say.

The problem with school (high school and ground school) is if you don't fit their mold of success (way of doing things)...you'll have a hard time. Some kids just need a different approach, but if you can get them motivated....look out....you won't be able to keep up with them.
 
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Those online courses are really expensive, might as well put that money towards flight training

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???? Which ones? I'm SAVING $30,000 b/c I'm doing on-line courses instead of going to the local campus. Granted that is Riddle, but most other online courses are cheaper than their on-campus counterparts. No fees to pay, don't have to live on campus, pay the stupid health center costs if you never use it, etc. College in general is expensive, but for me the online stuff is WAY cheaper.

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Im speaking of general education credits. No need to pay alot of money, when you can get them at a JUCO cheap as hell, and very easily. Yeah the ridddle courses are a good deal.
 
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