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So..depressed? Distraught? - ShotoJuku - 04-28-2014
Penn Foster?
So..depressed? Distraught? - Saharapost - 04-28-2014
Like everyone else, I will say, please don't give up. It is for a reason that the words, "winners never quit, quitters never win" became a cliche. You could try Penn Foster courses if they are currently ACE recommended. They are self-paced and less stressful... One of the books that helped me with Algebra was the Demystifying series.
So..depressed? Distraught? - AlbaTiVo - 04-28-2014
My opinion agrees with a few others. I would pay the $233 extension for a month and sign up for classes somewhere local. Although I finished my degree online I still preferred a classroom setting, especially for the subjects more foreign to me. Just extend your enrollment monthly for up to three months, then if you do go past that your annual fee will be discounted by the three months you have paid already. Keep your chin up!
So..depressed? Distraught? - soliloquy - 04-28-2014
This is so off-topic and i think you gave some great advice. I'm an alumni of DLIFLC. I had no idea you could find employment there. I know they do not outright say no US Citizens can apply but I thought you had to be a native or near-native to teach languages there. I wish you the best and hope you will give us an update if you are successful with that job prospect!
So..depressed? Distraught? - soliloquy - 04-28-2014
Now, onto the OP. I agree with many other posters. You just have to force yourself to push through it. No pain, no gain right? If it was easy we all would have done it long ago. There's a reason why many of us found our way here later. But, do not give up! You are the only thing standing in your way. There are plenty of options. The College Algebra CLEP seems awful and I know of very few people who knew they passed it when they took it. But, in my experience, the test was very forgiving. Even I passed it and I crammed for that exam for about 3 weeks before taking it. When I showed up, I thought all of my work had been for naught but it turns out, I passed and it was a great relief. Besides, keep in mind that the WORST that can happen is you fail. So you should study but still try. It cannot hurt to try!
Others mentioned self-paced courses or just going to your local CC to take some courses. Those are all great ideas. One of those methods will work for you. You just have to determine which one and set your mind on the prize. You are so close...
So..depressed? Distraught? - zenurez - 04-28-2014
I had to go back to high school math with Aleks and work my way back up to college algebra from there in order to take statistics. I had forgotten so much, I couldn't even remember how to multiply fractions. Lol. I do feel statistics was really hard but the brush up from high school math and taking very small steps was enjoyable. I think the Aleks explanations for statistics were lacking and you might really enjoy having an instructor.
Also, I'm am advocate of high repetition when it comes to math. If something seems hard, often the steps just prior haven't solidified yet. I guess I got this from my mom who had me to through EVERY problem in Saxon math books. I did am hour of math every morning year round, even in the summer! I wouldn't say I was naturally good at it, I was just extremely well trained.
Don't give up. Figure out where you are with math and start building from there. Clearly you are dedicated and talented or you wouldn't have made it this far!
I don't know all the ins and outs of TESC policy, but the question you might want to ask is how long is it going to take me to get my math skills up to speed? Perhaps you need a couple of semesters with a live instructor before even starting college algebra?
If this is the case, perhaps you would be better off allowing your enrollment to lapse at TESC and then pay the $3K in a few months when you've successfully tackled those math topics. I'd hate to see you pay more money at TESC and not be done in a year because more preparation time was needed.
I don't know if there are any negative consequences to allowing your enrollment to lapse...
So..depressed? Distraught? - Vandalet - 04-28-2014
I know someone who took Statistics throught Pearson Propero. He said that there wasnt even much math involved, it mostly just talked about Stats and different terms and definitions. Propero has kind of a bad rep on here, and the two ive taken did have issues, but they were still pretty easy to pass withought really having to retain too much.
So..depressed? Distraught? - superpotsky - 04-28-2014
soliloquy Wrote:This is so off-topic and i think you gave some great advice. I'm an alumni of DLIFLC. I had no idea you could find employment there. I know they do not outright say no US Citizens can apply but I thought you had to be a native or near-native to teach languages there. I wish you the best and hope you will give us an update if you are successful with that job prospect!
Hi, Im not sure if you meant about my post but yeah Im a native speaker of foreign language and speaks everyday. I came to the US when I was 16 and joined the Army at 18. I was stationed at DLI as admin staff after deployment. When I was about to get out of the Army I asked them if Im qualified to teach but at least a bachelor must be needed as an Instructor.
So..depressed? Distraught? - LaterBloomer - 04-28-2014
You know something? Not to give them any ideas or anything, but InstaCert could charge for this forum twice what they charge for the feedback and flashcards, and it still would be the best deal going. You folks are all so supportive, whether it's a hand up, or a kick in the you-know-where. Thank ALL of you, but, especially, you, NAP; reaching out to someone when you must be in such pain yourself is truly kind.
Thanks to you folks who reminded me about the extension. I'll look into that. I've also gone back to ALEKS, and I'm starting the Stats bit by bit.
How many names can TESC put on a degree? If (when!) I get it, it will truly have been a team effort. A local STEM magnet high-school has bumper stickers, "I'm at *** for the sports." While I think I'm here for course help, I'm really here for the emotional support. You folks always come through.
So..depressed? Distraught? - mrs.b - 04-28-2014
I second (or third or tenth!) the comments to stay enrolled so you do not lose those FEMA credits. I did an enrollment extension when I was grinding up against the enrollment buzzer and it was just the time I needed to finish up...and the thought that I'd have to fork over the rest of a full year's enrollment if I didn't finish in that time was all the motivation needed to step on the gas and finish it!
On the question of where to get those credits... Math is my subject but, like you, I got panicky at the thought of doing a DSST or something similar. I did a course through TESC (the online Stats) and it was great. Most of the weight was in assignments, which you can obviously do open-book, so it took a lot of the pressure off exam time...which turned out to also be open-book. I do not know if things have changed since then, but taking a course was exactly what was needed to get over that fear. You do not need to go with a pricey TESC course (I'd done comprehensive tuition and had a course slot open or I would not have! Check to make sure a community college course will fill that requirement and you can save lots of $ that route. An online course is still a course, and the pace of the course will keep you on target. Does Penn Foster have any that will work? It is worth a question to your advisor. Given your stated concerns, though, I definitely second (or tenth!) the suggestion to go with a course from somewhere instead of a CBE.