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writes:i would like to know if there are people out there who failed a subject while doing a professional course such as doctor,engineering or dentistry???how did it go after that..did it put down your confidence level..i need help..thanks
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reader, anonymous, writes (17 June 2008): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionwell i have a break of 2 months and i really need this because i worked my ass off during the university but now i am unable to enjoy my holidays because of my results
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reader, dearkelja  +, writes (16 June 2008):
 whatever you do, don't retest with your confidence level so low. Work on building it up. Maybe study a different way or work with a career counselor. They can actually build you back up by reaffirming your career choice.
Good luck. Take a breather break for now and give it some thought.
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reader, dearkelja +, writes (16 June 2008):
Yes, the first time I took the GMAT (entry test for grad school) I was in the lower 30 percentile. No school would let me in. One school told me that I shouldn't waste my time retaking the test as it was a proven fact that I would get the same score as the first time I took it. My self esteem was in the tank for several years because I wanted to get my MBA.
A couple of years later I had to have a psycological evalutation (and aptitude & skills testing) for a job and the analyst told me I was smart enough for the job. I made some off the cuff remark about "yeah but I failed the GMAT." He said, well, I think you should have done pretty well, try to take it again and see what happens.
Damned if I didn't take that test again and didn't do anything differently (except heard his voice in my head) and the 2nd time I was in the top 10%! Sometimes we have a bad test day, sometimes we don't believe in ourselves and sometimes we're just in the wrong line of work-that could be too.
Figure out what it is you want to do in life and maybe talk to a guidance counselor about how to go after it, if at all. They can give you aptitude tests and tell you if it is something you should go after. It always helps to have a career coach or mentor.
Good luck.
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reader, anonymous, writes (16 June 2008): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionwell i am asked to give a retest too..its just that i have lost my confidence..i feel sooo low!!
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reader, anonymous, writes (16 June 2008): Have you re-thought whether this is the career for you? These barrier tests are there for a reason. Perhaps they are re-directing you to a different path.
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reader, Emilysanswers  +, writes (15 June 2008):
Hell yeah it kicks you in the teeth hard.
You can do one of two things:
1. You can accept your failure and go and get a job in McDonalds. (They have a pretty good pension plan and if you get to manager level you get shares and a company car.)
or
2. Figure out what went wrong and make a plan of attack to kick the hell out of your re-sit.
Sink or Swim - now's the time you find out what you are made of.
Good Luck!! xx
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reader, Queeny  +, writes (15 June 2008):
 I'm not sure if this will assist you, back when i was taking my undergraduate course to prepare me for my current proffession, i not only failed one paper but 3! and i had to re-seat the papers which i managed to pass well. i graduated and i got into proffesional world carreer of community studies which i worked in for 3years getting all experience that i needed. i became even better in practical work than i did in theory and i got to work for a top organisation in my country! with a good managerial position, practice made it easier to understand theory.. after working for the 3years in the field, by God's grace i was able to get awarded a scholarship to persue my MA. i now appreciate the experience i got practically... jus to make you understand, failing a paper does not make you less incapable... i am not an A+ student but i managed to perform very well in my work that i got around the job much better than the workmates who were A+ students. learn how to appreciate your strengths... the good thing is that we are all learning new stuff.. learn wat is useful to your proffesion... take care
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