Update On The Math Situation

I sure appreciate all the words of support in response to my last entry. You guys are great!

I've talked to my ex-sister-in-law, who once ran a business college in Kelowna. She states that there is always room for the college to make exemptions, especially for mature students. Colleges need to fill seats, and since there has been a dip in college attendance in the last few years chances are good I can plead my case on this.

I was pretty bummed out by my scores on the math test but I've had some time to think about it. Also, according to their rules I have to re-take the whole test again. Not sure why, when I only "failed" one section.

I'm going to be asking the college to accept my score on the test as a pass. At the moment I'm brainstorming my case based on these arguments:

- In total my score on the test was 94/117, or 80%, this is generally accepted as a pretty respectable score.

- I easily passed 2 of the 3 sections on the test.

- The time limit for the computation section of the test, which works out to 45 seconds per question, was the only reason I missed passing Section Two. I missed by 4 points - the exact number of questions I was forced to leave unanswered.

- How necessary is the time limit when in reality such computations are usually done by calculator? Isn't the important thing that the test proved I could do the calculations if necessary?

- Why is it necessary for a re-take to involve all 3 sections of the test?

- I'm a mature student with a full-time job, coming out to retake the test would constitute a hardship as I would be required to take a day's unpaid leave from my job.

I'm still working on my argument and will be getting lots of help from R., and some co-workers who know the inside of the education system.

Wish me luck!!