Ok Guys I need serious advice PLZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!! 
Just so you all know I am 27 and it has been many years since High School. (of which I chose not to attend very often, but I did complete and get my GED) Well I am trying to apply to The Culinary Institute of Charleston and the require me to take this silly placement test. OK MATH is my worst subject & fear? I so badly want to get accepted 
Have any of you do this or could offer advice reguarding the MATH. Anything other than basic everyday math skills. Is another world to me, i just dont get it. In my opinion it is sad to deny someone of the education, b/c of silly test? HELP PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.
All of you are so nice here I know someone can help. I love this place.
Very ADDICTING!! 
Thanks~Laura
I don't know about the placement test but we used a lot of match in the culinary classes I took. Conversions from teaspoons to tablespoons all the way up to gallons. If you know that, it will make it much easier when you have to change a recipe that makes 20 cakes to 10 cakes. One chef taught us to remember the phone number 328-2241 as a tool:
3t=1T
2T=1oz
8oz=1cup
2cups=1pint
2pints=1 qt
4 qts=1 gal
1 gal=128 ozs
Is this a 2 or 4 year college?
The point of the test is just to see where you are academically. It will help you to be placed in the correct coursework.
I would contact an admissions counselor and ask what is generally covered on the test. For example, how many questions are basic math, algebra, geometry, etc. Don't overlook the other subjects.
Then, go to the library or a used book store and get an old math text to review. Or any other subjects. Do they have sample test questions available to view?
Try not to get yourself too nervous about it. Nerves will get you. Get a good night's sleep the night before, do an activity you enjoy and eat a good breakfast. Feel confident going in. You are in the same boat as everyone else. Returning adult students are generally more focused and determined. Your maturity is an advantage.
The result of this test does not determine the rest of your life or the fate of the universe, even though it feels that way. I think you will do fine. And I bet you are accepted.
Review your weak spots. But as I said, the purpose is generally to see what level you are at academically. The worst case scenario would probably be needing to take a refresher course in your weakest subject before entering the entire program. And that wouldn't be a bad thing. It will help you develop confidence.
Does this help?
Unfortunately math is a required skill (to what extent?) or cooking, but even more so, in baking. The test won't get all Calculus on ya or nothin', but basic math is a good thing to know for sure.
Study fractions and final amounts closely, and you should be ok.
Hi there,
Good for you completely the GED requirements!
I am in Canada and to get into Community College or University progrmmes even with your high school diploma, many places still do placement tests for math and English skills and offer remedial courses. Not sure if that is what happens where you are too. I think it is to insure that you have basic math skills needed to complete your studies. I would bone up on decimals, fractions and measurements but would be surprised if they require more that a basic knowledge of math. As you were advised talk to the placement officers and see if there are any practice tests or information available about the test itself and what is expected. And all the best of luck to you!
Hugs Squirrelly
Good Luck to you all4cakes!! I'm not good at Math either, I can really relate to you! Don't let this keep you from taking the test. You can do it!!! Believe me you can!!! Happy Baking~
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