Friday, July 31, 2009

Community college student failing can you help?

Ok i am currently a community college student and have been attending for about 3-4 semesters and i can't seem to pass any of my classes. i graduated high school early at the age of 16 with a 3.5 GPA then i went to college, i am now 18yrs and have only passed about two classes out of numerous classes taken. i am majoring in psychology and want to become a clinical psychologist i am trying to get my general studies done then transfer to a 4yr university, (APU) i have tried many tutors, help from my professors, counselors, friends, family, boyfriend,e.t.c and nothing has worked. i am desperate. i am now on a level 2 probation because for two semesters in a row i have not passed my classes. i really do understand the material but i suffer from severe test anxiety %26amp; since most my grades are based off of test (especially mid-term and finals) i am unable to pass my classes.since college my anxiety has gotten worse. this is the worst it has ever been %26amp; im afriad its going to cost me my career

Community college student failing can you help?
It's probably time for you to talk to a school counselor or a mental health profession to help you with your text anxiety before it gets any worse.





I have test anxiety on most test I take in college even though I didn't have the same anxieties in high school. I finally said to myself that I will try to do the best I can on the tests and whatever I get I get just as long as I have studied for the test. And that lifted a lot of the burden and pressure I put on myself that gave me all my test anxiety and made me lock up on my tests.





But in your case, it seems to be a little more severe and I would suggest go seeing someone about your test anxiety. Don't be ashamed, a lot of smart people have this affliction.





Also scale back on your classes, you might be trying to do too much, too fast. Try only taking one or two classes, then work your way up from that after you got a few under your belt.
Reply:since you graduated high school early and therefore have more time to spend at college, i'd suggest taking fewer classes at once. generally, it's easier to concentrate and study for one of two classes rather than four or five.





if you manage to take and do well in two classes a semester as opposed to taking four and failing two, you'll finish with the same number of credits and a whole lot less anxiety.
Reply:if this is a real problem, consider going to a different school where the test is not a major part of the grading curriculum.





if this is a real problem, you may need to seek psych help.





also, if you REALLY understand the material, you should have nothing to be worried about.
Reply:If test taking creates so much anxiety, and adversly affets your health to such a degree you should consider other options.


Doesn't sound like college is for you.


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