I know this sounds strange, but you might see if you can get your hands on a copy of _Grammar Rock_, the video that has all those commercial-length videos of different grammar rules set to music (they used to run on Saturday mornings, during cartoon time!) The songs are really catchy and will stay with you for YEARS afterwards.

You might see if the CC allows those with low test scores to take remedial classes to help you improve your scores. At our local CC, the test is really more of a “placement” test to see where you will begin (remedial or regular, college-level courses).

For a quick fix, think HARD about what was on the last exam you took, and think about what you struggled with then focus on that.

If you do not make the 75, I would suggest picking up a copy of Easy Grammar and Writing Strands and brush up on writing and grammar skills, then review writing styles, poetry types, things like that. Find a upper highschool level language arts text book and review the concepts it covers.

Like I said, Tuesday isn’t much time and panicking will not increase your grade. Just stop and think about what is on those exams, then Monday morning call the college and ask them if there are any study guides or helps for the exam.

You can try:

-Sylvan

-English tutors are available through community colleges.

-Seek out private tutors through craigslist.

-Maybe you can audit a lower English class on your own accord (if that is possible)

-Seek out a college student who is getting their BA or Masters in English and pay them a few bucks.

-Try going to your community center to see if you can get tutoring there.

-Barnes & Noble might have study guides there.

And/or you can go to the companion website which has many pointers and exercises.

Little Brown Handbook Companion Website http://wps.ablongman.com/long_fowler_lbh_9

Little Brown Handbook http://www.amazon.com/Little-Brown-Handbook-Ninth/dp/0321103505

They have a lot of languages.