College of Winterhold error

I am having a bit of an issue with the College. I have two other characters that have made it in without an issue so this I a bit odd for me. The issue is this: I ask to enter and she gives me the standard "take the test" thing she always does. I agree and she says "Yes, you were going to demonstrat your ability, were you not?" and then the only thing I can say is "Never mind. I'm not interested." I've tried shouting at the eye and using Firebolt on it and I have not gotten results. I tried Soul Trap on a whim and still nothing. I've looked in a few places online and there don't seem to be any mentioned bugs in this regard. I do have Dawnguard and Serana is following me. Could this be a problem, as I am trying to join with her following me?

Never mind. I ended up casting Magelight on it. I just took the time to harass the situation anyway I could and finally came across that result.