Junior with remedial class

<p>I am transferring from a comminity college to a university as a junior yet I will have to take a remedial math class; intermediate algebra. </p>

<p>I have to see an advisor before registering and Im nervous that the advisor will look at me like I'm crazy since I'll be junior level courses with a remedial math course. Also I am 23. It will really suck to be in a class with all 18 year olds. Do you think the students in that class and other my upper class students will think less of me for this?</p>

<p>Would it be bad for me to have someone take my online placement test for me to at least get me into college algebra? I mean I could do that and then just study an intermediate algebra book over the summer to get ready for college algebra? I know that's a crazy question but I'm just really nervous over this whole situation.</p>

<p>First off, DO NOT have someone take your test for you. That is a terrible idea and can get you expelled before you even really get to start college.
Why don’t you study now before your placement test? Or if you really do need remedial math, see if you can take it online during the summer.</p>

<p>I don’t understand why you are so worried about this. You are going to college to learn right? No one is fantastic at everything, and if you need a bit of support to do well in college level math, then so be it. Other people have to see a writing tutor, or get help with Bio. No one should care about what courses you have to take, they should be worried about themselves. Why would anyone in any of your classes have to know your age? I can’t look at someone and automatically tell exactly how old they are, can you? Don’t put energy into worrying about something so unimportant; people of all ages attend college, from the super-bright 12 year old to the older student who never got to go to school because they couldn’t afford to when they were “traditional age”. Just worry about doing well in this math class so you can progress. Study ahead of time, use the internet and fun websites to review content, and do the best you can on the placement test. YOU are attending college, so WHY would you even think of having someone else take a test and then you get put into a class too hard and YOU end of failing. That costs money…don’t do it! People in college don’t really care about age; that’s a high school thing. The educational part of college beyond the classroom is learning from the experience of students older than you, from different countries, etc. Relax!</p>

<p>I just want to say thanks to the both of you.</p>

<p>Good news…I studied a little bit and took the placement test and got into college algebra! I am so happy about this!! However I’m wondering if I am really ready for college algebra because I think I got lucky on a few questions on that test…I know that the remedial class would’ve been better for me to take but theres no way that I could take that class after I’ve tested into college algebra. I guess I will just try to go over some algebra this summer to try to catch up and be ready for college algebra.</p>

<p>Good idea to keep reviewing over the summer. The other thing you should do is find out where the math tutoring center is and start going there right away on Day 1 of the class - even if the early material seems easy for you. They’re there to help and algebra is one of those courses where making sure your foundations are strong is crucial. Good luck!</p>

<p>Definitely! My problem is being lazy at the start and playing catchup. Thanks!</p>

<p>Congratulations! While there is no pressure, use the time this summer to review. Pick up an old algebra textbook from your old high school, or just go to a store and buy an algebra 1 workbook. Use Khan Academy online (.org) I think, or a similar website to review concepts you don’t remember or feel shakey on. Maybe even find a student from your high school or local area to tutor you this summer. It might be worth a little money every week to review and get a jump on this. Good luck!</p>