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Journal Entry #46: 05/15/23 - Well, damn

So I absolutely destroyed my math placement test...in the worst way possible. 

I placed for college algebra!? I promise you this, I know more than basic algebra. I do need to work on by-hand calculations (personal calculators are not allowed), and I had a lot of anxiety while taking the placement test. No wonder they give you three tries for this; it was terrible!

I really do think I have math anxiety though. If I see a problem, I sometimes just freak out and solve it illogically due to my panicked state. I need to snap out of it, this is one of the few times where it's bitten me in the ass so bad that it could have repercussions. I need to review and also take a breath. Thankfully, in order to retake the test, you must complete modules and wait for the test to reopen after a cooldown period.

This just sucks! So bad!!! Though I need to remember, this placement test does not define me, this was my first time, and that I have two more tries to accurately portray my knowledge and understanding of math. 

It really does feel like I'm undergoing a hero moment. In this case, the one where the hero gets beat down after the fight and questions giving up. However, the hero gets back up and saves the day/wins the prize. I will be just like the hero in the future.

Anyway, in other news, my graduation ceremony may be delayed? There's supposed to be bad weather, but the school's holding off and is sticking with the date. They said they will update us if needed tomorrow. I have ceremony practice tomorrow at 9, and I need to make sure that I'm not late. Hopefully, the rain, or really thunder, doesn't ruin the ceremony. 

Oh, and I've heard Aphex Twin's "Rhubarb" twice within the past 24 hours. I heard it playing during my meditation last night, and today in a YouTube video. It's nice that it's becoming a bit more popular, plus it's soft on the ears, who wouldn't like it? 

Boa noite,

AstraGenesis ┈━═



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last time I took a math placement test I got 15/30 so I was put in pre-algebra..

in college I had to take college algebra 101 bc my math SAT score was too low

but I'm still smart and got the high GPA. some ppl are just bad test takers and that's okay!!


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Hey thanks for sharing your experience and for some encouragement! I retook the test yesterday and got a higher score. I’m more satisfied with my more recent results, but I’m going to try one more time to get the best score

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that's great! your determination will get you far, good luck!!!

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