I Definitely Struggled
I took the SAT today š The English section was manageable, but the math questions were completely overwhelmingāsome of them were concepts I had never even encountered before. When it wasnāt that, I was faced with Geometry questions that I haven’t touched in two years. Iād forgotten how to tackle many of them since they were topics I struggled with in class. At one point, I found myself in tears during the math section. Not even Desmos could help me with those questions! The equations I was given didnāt even work on my calculator or in Desmos, so Iām really baffled about why they let us use a calculator at all. I feel pretty defeated, so if you see me on the corner, feel free to honk š
Edit: I did study for this exam, and my school held SAT prep sessions for two months, but none of the material they taught was on the test. I performed well on the PSAT last year, even though I struggled with the math, so they started a math remediation program to help those of us who needed it. Unfortunately, the topics we covered didnāt show up on the actual exam either.
Hey, Iām really sorry to hear that you had such a tough experience on the SAT. Itās completely understandable to feel overwhelmed, especially during the math section. The pressure of the test can make things feel even harder. Remember, though, that one test doesnāt define your abilities or intelligence. Itās great that you studied and preparedāsometimes it just doesnāt click on test day, and thatās okay.
Youāre definitely not stupid, and everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. The fact that you did well on the PSAT shows you have potential, so donāt let this one experience discourage you! If you decide to take it again, you can focus on the areas you found challenging, and who knows, you might surprise yourself. Hang in there, and be kind to yourself! š