Tag: academic coaching

Done is better than perfect.

I have a 45-minute window between students today, but I thought that it wouldn’t be enough time to write and post my Monday blog post.

Then I thought of students I’ve had in the past. I’ve had students who have been working on their GEDs for years–sometimes decades. When we dig into what’s holding them back, many of them are afraid of failing the test.

“I won’t take the test until I know I can get 100% of the questions right.”

Oh, boy. I have heard this from multiple people. First, who can predict the future? Second, how could anyone guarantee a perfect score? What about margin of error? What about miss clicks? (This is what my son tells me every time he misses a question on a test these days.) What if you run out of time?

Want my opinion? Take the test for feedback. It may not be perfect. No, I’m going to guarantee that it won’t be perfect. How did this idea of “perfect” even come into existence? I blame Martha Stewart.

DONE IS BETTER THAN PERFECT.

This picture is a work-in-progress of one of the many DIY house projects my husband and I do together. Is it perfect? Of course not! Please don’t hire us. However, it’s done, it’s lovely, and we’re quite proud of our handiwork. I’ll put an after picture because I know I would be curious about the after picture if I put in the time to read all my nonsense.

Back to the good stuff:

What’s the best thing that could happen if you go take one real section of the test? You may just pass it straight away. What’s the next best thing that could happen? You’ll get excellent feedback and a plan.

The GED Testing Service (No, I’m not sponsored; believe me, I’ve tried to get on the payroll.) does an amazing job of telling you exactly what you need to study. You get the feedback, and then I’ll teach you those exact skills!

I’ve helped many students finally earn their GEDs. If you’d like someone to get it done once and for all, I just may be your gal.

Call, text, email, or hit me up on any of my social media accounts. @drandieb; drandieb@gmail.com; 508.768.5808

Here’s the after. I never thought I’d post a picture of my pantry on here, but here we are at the end of an imperfect, unedited blog post. Whew. I even have time to go heat up my coffee. Happy studying! xo

“Am I too old to get the GED?”

I have been coaching women for several years. Specifically, I have primarily worked with mothers who finally have the time for themselves now that their youngest kids are in school full time. But, they are worried that they have waited too long. One woman told me she Googled, “Am I too old to get my GED?” when she was first thinking about going back to school.

One of my amazing students just completed the final test section to become a GED graduate this week. I told her, “20 years is fantastic; it’s better than 21 years!”

I have studied and researched students who have been trying to earn their GEDs for years, often for decades. If you think you might be too old today, I’ve got some bad news for you, my dear. You are going to be just a little bit older tomorrow. Ten years from now? Yep, you’ll be ten years older.

Don’t let another decade go by. Let’s get your GED now.

Let’s do it together. I am here to help you. Don’t wait because the other bad news is that I am also going to be older tomorrow!

I understand some of the underlying fears that hold people back. One of the fears is thinking that we are too old to do something new. Our culture often collectively assumes that the GED is for a younger population. When I tell people that I teach GED-seeking adults, they almost always assume that my students are 18-ish years old. In fact, my students typically range between 30 and 60 years old. If you’re older than 60, please call so I can increase that age range!

If you have recently thought, “I should try to get my GED,” you are ready now. Don’t wait.

Call, text, or email today if you’d like my help to make a plan. If you don’t want to contact me, there are so many resources available to you. Call your local community college or Google “free GED classes near me” or “free GED classes online.”

You’ve already taken the first step. KEEP GOING. I don’t even know you, and I’m proud of you already.

xo, Dr. Andie

drandieb@gmail.com or 508.768.5808