CSN Biol189. Slow start to semester..any advice?

[StayingOnThePath]

Hello everyone,

I just moved to Vegas and am taking a Biol189 course at CSN (College of Southern Nevada or CCSN, whatever it's called). I just started off the semester on a bad note - I got a C on my first test. I'm extremely concerned at this point. Should I be?

The class average seems to be low, but everyone seems to be much brighter (smarter) than me. Also, I have only one course, which is online. So apparently, something isn't clicking when it comes to myself learning the concepts required to do well on the test. I did have to take the TEAS exam in the 2nd week of classes (because I wanted to get it out of the way - and for the record, i did well), but i'm not going to make excuses about it effecting my studying for this test because I did have 2 more weeks to prepare for this test. So, what happened to the 25% that I didn't understand.....

Looking back on it, I do listen to my recorder directly after lecture, and I do read the textbook religiously. Doing these things did help make me feel confident, but positive results don't show up. This would mean that I would have to start using every single tool at my disposal to raise my grade - probably something I should've done before I took my first test.

Has anyone had a slow start to the semester, to ultimately overcome this and get an A grade in Biol189?

If so, how did you do it? Are there any tips? Is it possible to have a stress free semester after receiving such a low score at the start of a semester?

Also, if there are any tutors out there.....(especially at CSN), I wouldn't mind getting in contact with you to start up a session A.S.A.P. Please leave a first name and day of availability and then i'll sign up right away.

Time is of the essence, folks, time is of the essence.

God Speed.

:)

[Mommaof3]

First off...calm down!! Its ok. Second every school uses different class synonyms so I have no idea what Biol189 is, but, what I can tell you is that historically for myself the very first test of any class is typically my worst grade, because the first test you have no idea what to expect, now you know how that prof tests and you can be better prepared next time. My very first test in A&PII was a 64...yup a 64...lowest grade I've ever gotten in my entire college career...I do have 70 credit hours completed with a 3.88 GPA and although I didnt get an A in that class I did get a B and I was super stoked!! So calm down, now you know how to study for that prof and you can do it!! Good luck!

[StayingOnThePath]

Thanks mommie of 3,

I am much more motivated now. I've got another 12 weeks or so to master the concepts. After going over the test, it turned out to be dumb mistakes and teeny tidbits of info that I overlooked. The first step from here on out is to do much better on the next test and build up from there.

I'll keep posting on here to update as the semester continues on.

thanks again,

StayingOnThePath