My Life Flows On

I've somewhat screwed up my attempt to take a class this summer. First off, the admissions office had a hard time locating my records that were sent last December & January, apparently because those were under my maiden name and I'm now applying under my married name, even though I included my maiden name in the space provided on the application, and my social security number hasn't changed.

Second, I didn't submit my application until last Tuesday, less than a week before classes started. I figured that as a non-degree seeking student, there wouldn't be much to it, but apparently processing an application is not as quick as I'd hoped, and I wasn't admitted until this morning -- I stopped by the admissions office before class to check on my status, and then they called me during class. Because I wasn't officially admitted, I couldn't register for the class, and today I found out that it's filled to capacity, with a wait list. The instructor advised me to contact the graduate advisor... who, when she got around to checking her email/voice mail, has put me on the wait list.

Meanwhile, the class will be covering a chapter of the textbook each day, starting tomorrow. The textbook is more than $150, although I can order it online for around $100; students are also required to get an "online access key" to go with the text, which may be packaged with the book or may have to be purchased separately for another $60. You see, the instructor has decided to make us submit all our homework and quizzes online, using a product provided by what seems to be a for-profit company.

Well, I've got 21 hours to read the first chapter, so maybe I should pay $6 to download it while I wait to find out whether I can take the class....