Finished with Algebra requirements!

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I know for some finishing up their Algebra requirements might not be a big deal. For me it feels like a huge load has been lifted. Math was always my weakest subject. My school requires us to take advanced algebra all the way up to the pre-calc. level. I was more than apprehensive about this.

I just finished up with an A- for my last class! :lol2:

I hope this post might encourage anyone who is feeling hesitant about taking college algebra. If I can do it so can you! There were certainly times I felt like :banghead:.

By the end of my second class I was surprised to say that it was beginning to sink in and be almost enjoyable. While I will probably never say math is my favorite subject, I can say the fear is gone. I have an understanding of the subject that I would have never thought possible.

If you are still working on your math pre-reqs I want to encourage you to hang in there. It will get better and the sense of accomplishment you have when this is completed is awesome!!

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I don't much like math either so I know how happy you must feel. It's really great that you understand it now and it shows off through your grade. Congratulations! :yeah:

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Good for you, Memories. It is great to face your challenges and come out the other side. If you can deal with your own "Achille's Heel" and walk away it is a great accomplishment - whatever it is. We all get there by taking the small steps and one person's small step can be a great achievement. Good for you for getting through and putting that behind you. You DID IT! Yeah.

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Congrats!!!:yeah:

That's why I did not have any interest in going back to school!!!I have to retest and I know I am going to have to take one or two classes before the math 151.

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I'm on class two of three I needed to do for Algebra. I needed to do the first because I did not feel comfortable with my basics so even though I tested into Algebra I had no idea what I was doing. Now that I am doing Intro to Algebra after taking Pre-Algebra I am getting much better! I really want to get an A in algebra

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Thanks for the congrats you guys! I knew people here would understand how I felt about finishing this part of school.

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Oh I know the weight your are talking about! I am finished with my prereqs now but I had to take 4 math classes before I was done! I had to take 3 of them before I could even start my sciences. When I look back over it I wonder how I ever made it through? I got A's in all of them and I still hate math but like you said my fear is gone and that in itself is a nice little reward. Congrats to you!!!

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Good for you! I am taking pre-algebra for the second time this summer, I hope it will sink in for me this time. You have given me a more positive attitude about this, thanks. :)

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First of all, Good for you! :yeah:

I am in the same boat that you were in. I have always hated and been terrible in math. I have two more Algebra classes to go but I am actually enjoying it. It is much easier to like something when you are good at it!

Marie

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Thank you! I was so glad to read this....I have been waffling back and forth about even going through with trying this whole nurse idea....because of the MATH. But if others have struggled through okay, I'm sure I can. I work as hard as anyone I know, so at least I have that going for me.

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nurturer, I am glad to hear you will be giving it a try. Keep your attitude as postive as possible and you will do fine. There will be many highs and many lows, but you will get through it. It sounds like you have a good work ethic and that is more than half the battle! Make sure you take advantage of any help that is offered and use a tutor if you feel like it would help you out. You will feel so good about yourself when you face this head on and come out a winner!

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Thank you! I was so glad to read this....I have been waffling back and forth about even going through with trying this whole nurse idea....because of the MATH. But if others have struggled through okay, I'm sure I can. I work as hard as anyone I know, so at least I have that going for me.

Oh my goodness I love to read this type of message it is very motivating.:nuke:

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