Can someone give me some sound advice?

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I am currently enrolled to become a teacher (TEXAS). I will finish up my sophomore year this sememster. To move onto the next semester they are requiring me to pass an entrance exam, I did not pass. I made a 61 when a 65 was required to enter the program. I have a meeting with my advisor next week to determine if I can continue on with the program. So....I sit here all worried about it. I don't want the last 2 years of coursework to go to waste if they do not let me in. What can I do? I was thinking about maybe majoring in Human Growth and Development so most of my classes count. Help! I am in my mid-30's so I don't want to be in school forever. Can I get my alternative teacher's certification if I go this route and still be a teacher?

Also, I am so down on myself. I have managed to pull a 4.0 but I didn't pass this one test..so it all might mean nothing! Then, I have 3 more state tests to pass once I am in the program. If I can't pass a practice, how am I going to pass the real deal? Feeling depressed!

Also, I am so down on myself.  I have managed to pull a 4.0 but I didn't pass this one test..so it all might mean nothing!  Then, I have 3 more state tests to pass once I am in the program.  If I can't pass a practice, how am I going to pass the real deal?  Feeling depressed!

Anonymous · Answer

You didn't mention what this test was about, or if you had studied for it. I'd say it's very true that someone who can't manage 65 on a test shouldn't be a teacher.  That said, it should be easy enough to study for it. Was it general math and reading? Or was it about teaching methodology? You'll eventually have to take a Praxis test on methodology, but it seems unlikely they'd give you that test after just two years.

Dering · Answer

It's just one test.  You only failed by 4 points.  If your heart is set on being  teacher then be a teacher.

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