I am literally in the exact same position. Short 300 @ 4.82 with Suretrader. sucks...

I would have spilt IT into Two different brokers - then You also have a much better chance of getting shorts also - and You have The option of The extra trades When You need them :) gl man !

As you have only studied for a month and a half, I would sit on your hands for a while and carry on studying. Give it a few more months, save up more, and then split it between two brokers (etrade andTD) or open an account with suretrader (offshore broker) where you won't be under the PDT restrictions.

I would definately put it in 2 seperate accounts. I second everything Torkers said above.

If your serious about trading ,put the real trading on pause, invest in your education tools, give yourself some more time, practice paper trading some more. Get familiar with the market. What is your trading ratio ?

Are you using your extra buying power?

Yes, I use the buying power that suretrader provides