PSATs Are a Pain in the Ass!

ARRRGH

from JoeUser Forums
*sigh* Well, today I (and most of the Junior class) took our PSATs today and it was hell. It took 3hrs to complete and I've filled in so many damn bubbles I think I'm getting arthritis....the part that really sucks is that I have to do it again next year for my damn college entrance exam because this one is a stupid practice one. I can't believe I just wasted three hours of my life on that, I hope I get a scholarship or I'm going to be so pissed....

Well till next time,
~Zoo
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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
Yeah they are...3 hours of little bubbles suck. I think i am a bubblefobic.
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
I loved the PSAT...it qualified me for National Merit Scholar and I wound up getting a full scholarship out of the deal. But yeah, it's a boring test.
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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top
Yeah, I got the National Merit Scholarship too. But unfortunately, it only helps you if you go to a school that cares. So that means all I got was a title.
Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top
Three words: Not enough time.

For the first two "critical reading" sections, you have to average one question per every 1.04 minutes, NOT INCLUDING the reading passages. Ugh, I hope I did well.
Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top
don't worry there aren't as many smart kids in your class so most likely you will get something just think i will have to take it next year. YUCK!!!!

tractor-chick
Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top
Heh! Don't worry we have to take the gay PLAN test tomorrow and it takes 4hrs.

~carebear~
Reply #7 from JoeUser Forums Top
Tractor, it's not just a competition in the class, we're competing with kids across the country, everyone who takes the PSAT this year is fair game for scholarships.
Reply #8 from JoeUser Forums Top
That's true Andy.

~carebear~
Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top
Though I do have to compete with Andy, Natalie and Katie in this school alone....fun fun fun... heh, but I likes me some competition....

~Zoo
Reply #10 from JoeUser Forums Top
oh the psat....yah...ummm i think i will drop out of the race you shaun,andy, and every smart person in America is in it.




ns38
Reply #11 from JoeUser Forums Top
Just FYI, 215 got me National Merit Scholar. I don't know where the cutoff was, but I expect it wasn't much lower than that. So I'd expect the cutoff this year in Ohio to be hovering right around 215.

Trust me, if you get NMS, you will get numerous letters from colleges with large sums of money printed in various places. Good stuff.
Reply #12 from JoeUser Forums Top
Oh, sounds nice Alan....money makes you feel warm inside....

~Zoo
Reply #13 from JoeUser Forums Top
alan, how do you reckon the cutoff would be around 215? Is it different from state to state?

Are you suggesting you set the standards around this joint? Huh? You pompous ass. (<--hilarious if you watched Wednesday's Daily Show)
Reply #14 from JoeUser Forums Top
Alan, you asshat.

I got a 208, and didn't get anything.

Well, I got a piece of paper that basically said, "Nice try, but no money for you." I'm a Commendated National Merit Scholar.

Guess that's what happens when you aren't a clinical genius. Oh yah, and what happens when you blow off the PSAT. I had no clue that there was a scholarship involved until after the fact.

Peace,

Beebes
Reply #15 from JoeUser Forums Top
w00ty w00t, lots of tests to take in high school... bleh, sounds like a real good snore. i'm really looking forward to the OGT's next year, sounds like hell!
~Liv