My boyfriend says he dropped out of high school and went to college. Is this possible?

Answer by  Patty (195)

It is very likely that he did. He probably dropped out of school, and went to a community college and attained his GED or received his High School Diploma from there.

Answer by  Abby77 (11)

Yes, this is possible - he may have passed General Education Development (GED)tests to obtain a high school equivalency diploma. Passing these tests demonstrates high-school level academic skills. Many colleges will treat this as an equivalent to a high school degree. One in 20 college students have a high school equivalency diploma.

Answer by  fpc (23)

Yes, it's possible, but more difficult for someone that dropped out of high school to still go to college if they do not have a diploma. They will need to get a GED. They can contact any library or State employment agency on how to obtain a GED. They may also need to pass other requirements determined by the college.

Answer by  worker3039 (11)

Yes. Many community colleges, or those offering one and two year degrees, will allow a person to register and attend classes without graduating high school. From there, it is possible to transfer attained credits into a four-year degree program and proceed.