Freaking out - Failing Class Senior Year.

<p>Let me start by saying I have tried everything possible to pass this class - I am just honestly not good at math. My brain simply cannot comprehend calculations or formulas, or anything regarding math beyond simple operations such as multiplication, addition, etc. I have tried a tutor, I have had my sister help me, I have studied hour after hour, and I just cannot do well in my Algebra 2 class. (the fact that I'm in Algebra 2 my senior year says a lot about my math skills) I am doing horrible; I do all my homework, but I have failed nearly every one of my tests, I currently have a 52% in the class, and there are only four weeks left in the semester. Even if I study the material, when I get the test in my hand, I literally forget everything. I'm 99% sure that I suffer from test anxiety, which obviously does not help my already bad math ability. Aside from this grade, I am getting A's in my five other classes. I am absolutely terrified that my admission will be rescinded, if I do happen to get into a few colleges of my choice. I've had a stomachache for the past week just worrying about this - Is there anything I can do? I've talked to my teacher who is understanding, but he does not think it will be fair to pass me since I do not "understand" the material. Will colleges see my mid-year report and automatically rescind me? On commonapp, would it do any good to write anything under the "additional information" section regarding this matter?</p>

<p>Can you graduate from your high school without passing this class?</p>

<p>I would recommend getting a tutor for the last few weeks of the quarter… It honestly helps. And four weeks is plenty of time to raise it to at LEAST a D or a C. don’t freak out so much, it doesn’t help anything. Just try your hardest to raise it up and maybe explain in the additional comments section.</p>

<p>In your circumstance, since you have already tried using a Tutor, I would withdraw from the class. I realize it is probably too late to do that, so ask for a meeting with the Principal. Have your parents attend. If that doesn’t work, escalate to whomever your principal reports to. If that fails, get a lawyer.</p>

<p>Showing a D or F grade in Algebra II will most definitely hurt your review by most colleges. Not having taken Algebra II would hurt much less.</p>

<p>Even if you’ve applied Rolling Admission or EA to some schools, that D or F will still threaten any Admissions you’ve/you will receive. You will then likely have to retake the course over summer, be rescinded, or enter college under academic probation once the admissions offices receives and reviews your final transcript in June 2011.</p>

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To get a gauge of what you mean by this, how much time would you estimate you spend per week doing homework or studying for this class?</p>

<p>most colleges have a minimum # of years of math required for admission/enrollment…some also have a minimum math level that one needs to complete…</p>

<p>before you withdraw from the class, you may need to find that out…</p>

<p>Have you tried asking for extra credit assignments? That way the teacher would not just be bumping up your grade without work being done and he/she could have a clearer conscience. Also, have you tried using a tutor, or taking extra classes? Hope whatever you choose works out for the best.</p>

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I’m glad we believe in people getting graded on their merits… Agreed that any EA/D admission would be at risk but I would work with the school and enter on Ac Pro or take the summer class.</p>

<p>^ I meant a lawyer to put pressure on the admin to let OP withdraw… sort of a last resort.</p>

<p>That means you would be going into college with two years of high school math (presuming you took Geometry) or one year (w/o Geometry). That is below what most schools require. Schools require 2 or 3. </p>

<p>See if you can be checked for a learning disorder - discalculia maybe. Then there is more room to discuss with the school that you need an alternate path to admissions and through college.</p>