I finally got in touch with Peirce yesterday.  The woman I spoke to said I most likely will not have to retake the entrance exam.  I will still have to purchase the Algebra book because I will need to take Algebra once I start, but I won't need it to pass an exam.  Phew! 

It's also not too late to apply for financial aid.  That's good because I really didn't want to take out a student loan right away.  I filled out the online application today for financial aid and it should take about 2-3 weeks to get my answer.  I can't wait to find out my status.

In other news, my boss called me in today to praise me for all my recent work efforts over the past year.  I almost fell over.  My boss is SO HARD to please.  I admit I have been working my ass to try to make everything absolutely perfect.  Does this mean I get a raise?  I did let it “slip” that I'm working towards my Associates Degree in IT and then towards my Bachelors as well.  Hint, hint.  Get the coffers ready!  He says he's impressed with my initiatives, work ethics, my report designs and content with basically no supervision.  He also let me know other people higher up has noticed as well.  It's good to have them on my side.

Can I tell them to praise me with money or would that be too rude?