So I got my second rejection letter. But actually got in.

IslandRae · Oct 15, 2011

Don't give up! If math is an easy subject for you, see if the school will accept CLEP tests and complete your math requirement that way. It is cheaper and quicker than taking math during a regular semester.

kayruhh · Oct 15, 2011

I'm not good in math. Ididnt even graduate high school. Lol. But I'm excellent at science and had an A in Ap1 an A in micro and a B in AP2. I had to take a compass test to figure out what math class to be put in and I scored to low to take mth 100. So I need 098 before 100. Which is a years worth putting me behind. And there aren't many schools in south Alabama I can apply too. It just so hard to keep getting rejected, especially when my best friend got in and is leaving me behind.

AliF · Oct 15, 2011

Can you talk to a department head and see if they will let you advance? If you tell them how determined you are sometimes they will waive pre-reqs. GL!

PedsHopeful · Oct 15, 2011

On the compass test, what kind of math are they testing you for? Would you be able to study and test in Math again. When I first tried to get into the CC in my area years ago I tested too low in Math as well and would have had to go the same route as you. What I did was I got a book and studied it for about a month then tested again. I scored high enough that I didnt need any remedial classes anymore. Here is the book I used.

Davis's Basic Math Review for Nurses: with Step-by-Step Solutions

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/080362056X

I am terrible at math as well, and have always feared it. But I was determined to get into a nursing program, so I got a book, and just did the problems over and over. Its really just memorization in the end. Try that and just test in the math portion again.

IslandRae · Oct 16, 2011

I think if u take the CLEP test and pass, you won't have to take the remedial math class. If you have the discipline, I would just dedicate a few months to prepare and take the test. There are a lot of online resources available like http://www.khanacademy.org to help you with math. A family member of mine is basically completing her freshman year of school this way, because her school will accept like 40+ credit hours of CLEP credit. She spends about 8 weeks studying really hard then takes the test(s), usually 1-2 subjects at a time. It costs like $90+ to take the test...much cheaper than paying tuition. Don't give up...if you want to be a nurse bad enough, you should be willing to do what it takes. Good luck!!

1southernstudent · Oct 16, 2011

Go talk to the nursing advisors. See if there is time for you to take the compass again before school starts. If there is then get to studying math. Go to the library and check out a math review book. Good luck!!

PedsHopeful · Oct 16, 2011

I think if u take the CLEP test and pass, you won't have to take the remedial math class. If you have the discipline, I would just dedicate a few months to prepare and take the test. There are a lot of online resources available like www.khanacademy.org to help you with math. A family member of mine is basically completing her freshman year of school this way, because her school will accept like 40+ credit hours of CLEP credit. She spends about 8 weeks studying really hard then takes the test(s), usually 1-2 subjects at a time. It costs like $90+ to take the test...much cheaper than paying tuition. Don't give up...if you want to be a nurse bad enough, you should be willing to do what it takes. Good luck!!

YES!!!!! Khan is excellent if you are a visual learner like myself and it helps to actually see someone do it. His videos are so easy and he explains everything so simply, its one of the best websites on the net, and its FREE. He has a video for almost every math subject. Love Kahn! Whatever subject you are stuck on, go look for a Khan video on it.

kayruhh · Oct 17, 2011

Thanks for all the responses guys!:) I talked to my director of nursing this morning and they do accept clep credits! I never even knew what that was until y'all. Lol. So as long as I pass my clep or I can also retake my compass test, and score high enough to take mth100 then I can start in the spring!! Thanks a lot for all the encouraging posts! Now I just gotta find a tutor!

kayruhh · Oct 17, 2011

Nvm. She just called back and since I dropped my 098 class they won't let me do it. So back to square one:((((((

PedsHopeful · Oct 17, 2011

If you cant take the compass you can STILL Clep out. Get the book, study, and then go to here

http://www.petersons.com/college-search/clep-practice-test.aspx

After you study for a while, purchase a set of practice CLEP tests. They time you, just like the real clep tests and after give you a score. Then you can go back and see what you got wrong, and they give you the rationales for why its wrong. They cost 20.00 for a set of 3 tests. I clepped out of Intro to Psych and Intro to Sociology using these and passed both tests the first time. Dont get discouraged. Change your plan, its doable.