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To: AZLiberty; little jeremiah

I agree. I found out when I passed a GED test at a local college in ‘04 after procrastinating getting it for 30 years. I did not study, took it as is. Just proved to me I was right about how school was in my way and how it held many back. I was given a scholarship award for the highest overall score for the year so I did well in all categories. Guess I overcompensated for not having a HS diploma by studying extra hard in the real world and still do!

Many of us here have similar experiences in life so I had to share that LJ. Don’t let it bother you again, you are better off.

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1,065 posted on 03/21/2022 10:31:49 PM PDT by Spitzensparkin1 (Donate often, it is our FReeping ammo. Help keep the supply train rollin', be a monthly donor. )
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To: Spitzensparkin1
OT....my father got his HS diploma about age 75....

because he and others left HS early to join the military for WW2 and didn't get to graduate, a special diploma ceremony and celebration was arranged....

It took place in Annapolis Maryland and there were several old guys there....it really touched my father.....it was held at Annapolis High as I recall.....afterwards we all went out for a nice seafood supper at one of the many fine restaurants in Annapolis.

1,070 posted on 03/21/2022 11:20:37 PM PDT by cherry (;)
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To: Spitzensparkin1

Parallel lives.

I took my GED in IIRC my late 30’s just to please my mother. I didn’t study. Math I only did 70%, the other tests I got every question right.

WHen I was in school I stopped trying or paying attention in 7th grade. School to me was prison.


1,151 posted on 03/22/2022 7:57:49 AM PDT by little jeremiah (Don't worry about anything. Worry has never solved any problem or moved any stone. )
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