i did bad on the SAT, and my folks are going to kill me. what should i do?

Answer 1

if there is a temporary reason for doing poorly [you were ill but took it anyway, etc.], take it over.

however, if it seems that taking it over won't help, it is time for your parents to face the music and get over their daydreams about your future.

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My wife's childhood friend's family is a perfect example. The daughter has two Ph.Ds now, speaks three or four languages very well, and teaches in a foreign university [and not in English despite that she's American].

Her son, on the other hand, is a paramedic with a big city fire department. He also owns a landscaping company and does home remodeling work on the side.

The daughter was always a 'brain' and loved school. The son hated school and always did poorly.

Now that they're middle age adults, he is married, has kids, owns a home, runs a business or two and is a pillar of his community.

She's on her third or fourth husband, owns nothing worth having, and won't speak to the relatives [and mostly not even to her only brother who is now closest kin since their Mother passed away].


Umm -- you get the point here. Who is happier? The son. Who contributes more to his community? The son. Who is worth having as a friend or neighbor? The son.

In the long run, he'll likely end up well off, too. Doesn't look like she'll amount to much though, fancy degrees and languages aren't helping her be happy either.

[disclosure -- I'm married to a University Professor and have two college degrees myself. The son still wins -- hands down.]

Answer 2

Take it again, after studying more. I took it twice. I never did good on timed testings, but I still got to college with the help of my high school grades. If you're a good student, you'll be okay. You don't have to go to ivy league schools to get a good education or job. I just finished my master's degree with a 3.85, so don't let a bad SAT score get you down. You know what you're capable of, just give yourself a chance to prove it.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Be up front with them and say you'd like to take it again because you have a "bad" day.... Then work on a study plan to prepare more for it. You could raise it a few points by having a positive attitude the next time.

Will your present score NOT allow you to be accepted at a college?

Answer 5

What was your score? Your definition of "bad" might not actually be so bad.

Sign up for the SAT again... and study.

Answer 6

Retake it, or take the ACT instead and never submit your SAT's. Most colleges and universities accept both.

Answer 7

H!DE!!!!!!!!!!!