So I have this history with math, we don't get along. In high school I would take a semester of algebra and get an F then retake it the next semester and barely pass just to go on to fail the next level. I had two math teachers in high school that, only through a bet, got me to pass math in order to graduate HS. Gary Cavender and Sid Bishop were two of the best teachers I had at Ukiah High school and they motivated me to not only pass algebra but show me I could learn stuff I had no desire to learn. I took a compressed semester of College Algebra at Campbell University and got a 3.00 (read B) but I had never really cared to work hard enough to get an A. I transferred into Appalachian State University and worked it out so that I specifically did NOT have to take any more math classes. I only had to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirement in math to get my B.S. in Recreation Management (VERY little math and science required!). Now I have decided to go back to school to work on my nursing prerequisites. Funny thing is, I now need to take math classes and science classes!!! I placed into Math 084 which is the first half of Intro to College Algebra. I convinced my adviser that I could hack Math 085 (one less quarter to get to the prerequisite of Math 098) and he put his name on the line for me and allowed me to take Math 085 this quarter.
I say all of because even though it is only going into the third week of the quarter I have the HIGHEST GRADE in the CLASS so far!!! I got a 96.5% on my first test, the highest grade! I have gotten perfect scores on all of my homework (I've actually been keeping up with and doing my homework!!), quizzes, and in classwork. I intend on keep it up and I hope to update you all as to my final grade somewhere around Dec. 16th or so!!! Stay tuned...
Oh and by the way even though I have not yet recieved my, "Thanks for applying don't call us we'll call you." letter yet I know I did not make it to the next round of hiring with Seattle Fire Dept. The CPAT is this Sunday and I have not recieved a call so, OH WELL.... SFD has re-opened their application period I don't even know if I want to re-apply why waste my $25...
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Awesome Brandon, I guess all those summers of re-taking math classes have paid off! Whew! Wow, the higest grade in the class, I am so totally stoked. You are so capable and have done such an awesome job of achieving what seemed to be the impossible. Remember everything is possible with Him backing you up. Take care and keep doing what you are doing to succeed. I knew that you could do it.
Love, Mom
OK Bud, You have finally found the key to success "Attitude" When YOU make up your mind most anything is possible. I have prayed for decades for your wisdom to grow and my prayer was answered in His time. Our Lord is awesome, His will be done. Dad
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