<p>metalforever, first deep breath okay. 90% of the people here would like to see you succeed and move past these hurdles. </p>
<p>My suggestion is to find a mentor. Ask your advisor to suggest someone, a TA, a tutor at the Tutoring Center, an upperclassman, the local public library…anywhere. If you have to, post a notice on Craigslist in the area and find a retired engineer or a math prof anyone who can help you. I can’t tell you how many engineers we have at my church, any number of whom I know would help a needy student in a heartbeat…ask everyone you meet if they may know someone who can help you. Explain your finance limitations~ perhaps barter for tutoring help if need be (you mow the lawn, do some painting in exchange for their time…whatever). You’ve got the extra accommodation for test taking, great start. Have the person who helped you with that, help you find the right person. Be persistent, be the squeaky wheel and stay on top of everything. If you truly like this major than make it work! and don’t use that excuse about ‘keeping people down’…it won’t endear you to anyone. Many people have struggles…rise to the challenge and you’ll be successful. Good luck!</p>