Andrew North started with Strive for Success’s first class in October 2009.  A diligent student who rarely missed class and turned in his homework assignments, Andrew worked hard and passed the practice GED after just 8 weeks of instruction.  We believe one of the reasons for Andrew’s success is that he had a set goal since he started this program: to become a nurse.  Once he passed the practice GED, he began at Academy of Hope’s Pathways to College program.  There he has started looking into nursing programs and has already completed his FAFSA to help secure financial aid for school.   He is also continuing to study reading, writing, and math to help him prepare for the GED and college.  Since working in both Strive for Success and Pathways to College, Andrew’s Practice GED scores have increased 350 points and his math has increased 3 grade levels.