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Hmmm. that must be what my teacher is doing. Uggg. Do you think I should re take the class if I get a C? For GPA purposes, getting accepted, etc. If you retake a class, does the previous grade if it is poorer disappear, or does it only change your gpa?

Well, I dont think I need a tutor, I understand it pretty well. I do study in the Chem lab in case I need help on a certain part of a problem. I think the problem is in trying to remember it ALL! I do fine in the homework. Then four chapters later Iv'e forgotten the stuff from the first chapter! Also, I really think the teacher puts too many questions on the exam for one to realistically solve. It's as if she thinks we should be able to sove the problems as swiftly as she does. I have to read the problem, re read it, set it up, double check the set up etc... I cant possibly get through all of the problems. Another lady in my class said the same thing. I really think that is the main reason why I may only get a C ( What if I dont even get that). Should I retake this class if I get a C? Nursing programs are so hard to get into here in N. CA, would C's prevent me from getting in? wink

I've been reading threads on this forum and there are so many that I can relate to. I too did poorly in college right out of high school. I later married, had kids, stayed home with them until they were both in school. I decided to go back and I have much more determination. It's almost like I have something to prove to myself. I used to think that I wasn't smart. Well, I started out by taking Elem Alg., Int. Alg., and College English I got A's in them and felt really good about myself. Now I am in Fund. of Chem (never had any sciences in high school), I dont work, so I study all day until I pick up my kids from school, and I feel like I understand it, yet the tests are killing me! Is it totally normal for a Chem test to be over 5 and a half chapters and 6 pages long? I didn't even do the last page-I ran out of time. Now I just hope that I will pass. This was our first test, we had two quizzes before it. I read so many posts that you are returning to school like me and getting A's, I am wondering if it's me or maybe I have a really hard teacher. I hope to get into a community college ADN program, should I retake classes that I get C's in? My self esteem is getting a beating right now, why arent I getting an A with all the studying I am doing? I understand the stuff, but apparently I need to be much faster at taking tests. Its so frustrating to have the time issue be the reason for a C instead of an A or B!!! Anyone have any advice? wink

I dont know if I can move it to this forum as well. So if you feel up to it, you can find it over there. I think it belongs here too. I'm definately going to need encouragement. The title is "Thank God I found you" So nice to be here! in peace, wink