I’m this > < close to getting into college classes. The financial aid is in place, my transcripts are “translated”, the grades uploaded, heck I even gained an AS in Compter Science here.
So - what’s the problem?
The problem is that the school uploaded ALL my credits from my previous Canadian college as ‘electives’. No one can figure out how I suddenly have an AS degree with nothing but elective courses - but it appears I do.
This translates into me having to start right back at square one with my education. Complete with having to take a college preparedness test so that they can place my reading, writing and math skills. That in itself makes me shake my head. I’ve got a college English class (two to be exact) one with an A and one with a B-. I’ve got a college level algebra course with an A. I was educated in English were OUR school system didn’t push you through if you were struggling - yet I have to take a reading, writing and math competency test?? What the hell??
When I talked to my sweetie’s daughter (who’s at the same college) she said that she failed or darn near failed all of those tests. I was floored. How??? What sort of education are the kids getting here??
So at the moment, I cannot sign up for ANY classes without taking the basic English and Math course. I have written to the Dean’s of each prospective department. I have provided them with course outlines and grades. Now, I am once again, in a holding pattern for classes.
I’m so frustrated with the entire process. I wonder if it’s worth all this fight JUST to start. Then I look at my job (which totally sucks by the way) and realize that it might be. Might.
Tuition is due by Dec 4 for classes, I’m not sure if the Dean’s will get back to me by then or not. I’m debating to go into the college tomorrow and talk to another advisor to see what I can do. Do I just sign up for the courses and get the easy A? Do I continue the fight and email the deans tomorrow for an update on the decision progress? I’m just terribly butthurt over having to pay over $300 each for courses that I already have taken and did quite well in.
Ugh....
I want to be a nurse SO badly… I feel like I’ll never get there… ever.
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