Another Success

The most recent Lake Street Center GED graduate, Chelsey Hicks, shared some observations with us now that she has completed her GED classes and all of her tests.

Chelsey was born in Tennessee but grew up mostly in Florida. She said that she didn’t like her high school very much, and that once she began seeking her GED she had some negative experiences with other programs. Until she came to the MLC Lake Street Learning Center, she felt pushed aside and unheard. She feels that the Lake Street Center has a very comfortable environment, better than any other place she has tried. At Lake Street, Chelsey has felt that she is a member of a team, that everyone is working together toward a goal, and that you can ask any questions you need to ask, they will always be answered.

While studying for her GED at Lake Street, Chelsey learned that she was good at taking tests and that she was smart. She was especially happy to get an educational assessment.

Chelsey advises other GED students to always come to class, even though there are days that you won’t feel like it. She also suggests that people make time after class to study. Lastly, she urges others to at least try for the GED scholarship. This was not something that she came in expecting to get, but she found it really useful, and gratifying to have received it without consciously trying for it.

Now that Chelsey has met this major goal, her plans are to continue her education. She has many more options now than she had before, and although she isn’t sure what she will study yet, she knows that now is no time to stop!

~Carol Wahl, GED Intern, Lake Street


The Minnesota Literacy Council is deeply committed to the success of students like Chelsey. If you would like to get involved with a similar program, opportunities abound. Several learning sites throughout the metro area are in need of GED tutors, including two on Franklin Avenue, one on Hennepin, two on Lake Street and more.  Visit themlc.org to learn more about locations and other volunteer positions.  Or email your questions to volunteer@themlc.org.