Why do people look down on those who have a GED?
536619
I personally don't, but I would imagine that they have all kinds of thoughts going on in their heads as to what might have prevented you from finishing High School through the normal means.  Unfortunately most of those thoughts are negative.\n\nMy friend dropped out, and got her GED, so she could graduate EARLY and start College early!
103011
What kind of students?  College students?  Non-traditional students?  Students working for a GED?  Specifics, please.
409496
It is because they are too full of themselves that they judge others. I have also noted at times that they fear those who are different in appearance and thinking. I judge people by how they treat others and not how they look.
200814
Because some people are morons with no concept of anyone else other than themselves.\n\nThat and they're wasted.
326778
He really needs to have a high school diploma but a ged is better then not having either. And he will make more money having a real high school diploma. Where are his parents? And why doesnt he want to go to high school. If he has some problems there maybe he needs to see a counciler.
847861
The GED tests are intended primarily for persons who, for any number of reasons, have missed their first opportunity to complete a high school program of instruction. The GED tests can be administered only to persons who are at least 16 years old; have not graduated from an accredited high school or received a high school equivalency certificate or diploma; and are not currently enrolled in a regular high school. If you are 16 or 17 years old, you must complete a Certificate of Consent to Participate, verifying that you are not enrolled in school. If you have a legal guardian, you must bring a copy of the court document awarding guardianship. Written confirmation of eligibility must be provided by all candidates. You must bring two pieces of identification: (1) The primary identification must be government-issued with a date of birth, photograph, address, and signature, such as a drivers license or valid passport. (2) The secondary identification must be a document that verifies the government identification, including your name and address, such as automotive registration or auto insurance ID.
1176645
this is part of what they are taught in school. that they are the elite of society and that they are to spread their knowledge amoungst the uneducated people. this happens at every level of education, even those with "only a Master's" are looked down upon and are not considered as refined or as well versed as those with PhDs. What most people don't realize, is that they learned only what they were taught, this doesn't make them anymore wise that anyone else necessarily... it just makes them more knowledgable in certain subject matter.
169556
Nope. You only get a "high school" diploma from a high school. You can get a GED on your own.
176542
yea, if you get a GED you did not complete high school but you passed a test saying that you know everything you need to know, a high school deploma means you passed high school.  Collages like deplomas better and so do jobs.  Some jobs and collages will not accept you if you only have a ged
763793
well siad. its makes them feel smart b/c they are shallow stupid people  after all. its a way for them to avoid the answer that they did not like b/c it was true
34160
Mentally ill people are often looked down on because mental illness in not a disease that can be easily explained, unlike heart disease or asthma or any other physical illness; and as human beings it is our nature to be afraid or what we dont understand...in fact, mentally ill people in the middle ages were beaten over the head because they were thought to be victims of demonic posession...but heres the thing...mental illness is everywhere; there are Doctors, Lawyers, Cops, and even Psychiatrists who are mentally ill; there are hundreds of mental illnesess, and the more aware we become the better we can understand and evolve as a society...
1166326
because they are insecure and ignorant...don't you mind them, you know who you truly are, and if you can see their ignorance, then you are smart enough to rise above them  : )
668678
Obtaining a GED requires being a legal resident. Any institution that fails to check a student's legal status before admitting him to get the GED is only flaunting the immigration laws and is liable to penalty.
639265
Why won't you graduate?  Are you failing, missing school or what?  I think you would very smart to get your GED if you do not go back.  But, remember depending on what kind of job you want they will look at that and see you didn't complete high school and even if you are the most qualified it could still be given to another person that did graduate.  Good luck! I wish you the best.
358248
Because they are looking for attention and they have no other way of getting it. They're not the smartest, best looking, best educated, or most amusing. So they resort to showing skin. Pathetic, really.
1045757
Because they lack self confidence and have issues with low self esteem.
413638
I agree! Get your GED and then go to college. Why be a drop-out????