In this program adult learners meet first with advisors who identify the competencies needed and then with assessors who evaluate the competencies learned. The meetings continue as long as necessary. Each of the three options is designed to meet different learning preferences, time lines, and lifestyles. Understanding the differences between options and determining which will best suit one's needs requires careful analysis. Over the past few years I have noticed that many learners enroll in an option without making a thorough comparison of the programs to understand which would be best for them.
Mismatches often occur between adult learners and the programs in which they choose to enroll.
As a result, learners lose motivation and sometimes drop out. For example, many adult learners choose the well-known GED program without taking a closer look at the other two options. Some of these enrollees have only a couple of courses to take and could more quickly and easily attain their goal by enrolling in our adult high school. Some do not like to take tests. They tend to put off taking the GED test and lose the motivation to complete the program.