Maybe throwing in the towel

[marianne202]

Here is my suggestion for what it is worth. Sign up for ALEKS and work through that, even if you decide to test out of it at least can teach it to yourself and do the necessary review. If you can use ALEKS for the grade all the better. But I would move on and take some of your other tests while you work through ALEKS. I think you are putting too much pressure on yourself and giving the pre-calc too much control. If you work on the ALEKS while you also study for and take some other exams you will get your confidence back and be moving toward your goal at the same time. That way you are not standing still banging your head against the wall. You can do this, just try to get to your goal via a different route. Good Luck!