I've tried importing it into the 'soundpools' area, but I can't seem to find my files anywhere. I don't even recognize the location options it's giving me. Please help!
Unfortunately, it doesn't. What exactly do you mean by, "importing it into the 'soundpools' area"?
Normally, you would import an audio file using the File Manager (tab). That is at the top of the media pool. You use it to find a file on your hard drive just like Windows Explorer. Then, you double-click it or drag the file into the arranger to import it into the arragement.