“Never awake me when you have good news to announce, because with good news nothing presses; but when you have bad news, arouse me immediately, for then there is not an instant to be lost.”
As most of you know, I applied to graduate school two months ago. I tried a year ago, but they said I was missing five 100 level classes. They obviously weren't required for the degree I earned but they are required to get into this Graduate Certificate program. So, I have spent the last year back at BSU taking these stupid classes to fulfill the requirement. Waste of time and money. Almost. My Eastern Civ professor and I became friends and he was the one who wrote me an incredible letter of recommendation into the program. With my two letters, my good grades, and my passing scores on the three Praxis Tests I took, I figured there was no way anything could go wrong. I fully expected to get into the program. I applied and then waited. And waited. And waited.
Finally a letter from Boise State came on Saturday. I wasn't home so Justin called my cell. "Did you open it? Open it!" My heart was racing. He read the letter out loud over the phone. My heart sunk. We cannot admit you to the program at this time because your application materials are incomplete. We have not received the following information:
*A passing score for the PRAXIS II examination for Social Studies.
What?! I passed all three. There must be a mistake. Unfortunately this was Saturday and I'd have to wait until Monday to get to the bottom of this. Yeah, I got to the bottom of it alright. I TOOK THE WRONG TEST! I took the Social Science one, not the Social Studies one. The State of Idaho doesn't recognize the one I took. If we ever move to Maine, I'll be covered, though.
I wanted to cry! How could this have happened? I remember writing down specifically what the guy at BSU said to take. Oh well. No matter now. Time was wasting. They said I had until April 16th to provide them with this information. UUGHH! The test isn't available until April 24th. More bad news.
However, this morning I got an email saying that if I take the right test (and pass it) they will consider allowing me to begin classes in May. The test results won't be available until after the graduate program starts, but without sounding too arrogant, I promised them a passing grade. If I can pass the wrong Social Science one, shouldn't I be able to pass the right Social Studies one? I hope and pray so! When I registered for the test, I included and on-line study guide. Best $14 I'll ever spend. I know what I'm going to be reading for the next three weeks! Wish me luck everyone!
Thanks to the merciful people down at BSU for not writing me off completely and thanks to my sweet family for not making me feel like an idiot over this.
Anyone else have a "stupid" story?
3 comments:
I have a ton of stupid stories! Luckily the Lord takes care of us and they usually turn out okay!
I think I would have cried for sure! I'm glad it was a misunderstanding and that you'll be able to get it straightened out. With prayers and some studying, I'm sure you'll pass with flying colors. Be sure to keep us posted!
Oh Meeka! I am SO sorry. I'm so glad they are working with you though. You deserve this. I hope all goes well, good luck with the reading! We will miss you guys over the Easter weekend, have a good one:)
Sad! I know how hard you worked. I also know that you will pass and things will work out just fine for you! You know how I know? Because you are MEEKA! No one works hard, stronger longer than you and your hard work will pay off!
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