What can I do at this point?

photogeek8
Sun, 21 Sep 2014 23:30:29 +0000

I am a sophomore, and I am registered for the October 11 SAT. However, I know I am not ready for it. Although I’ve spent countless hours memorizing obscure words, poring over SAT guides, and taking practice tests, I am just not mentally capable of getting the score I desire (2200+), because I am stuck in the high 1900s - low 2000s.

I’ve discussed backing out of taking the test several times with my father, but every time he ends up yelling at me and tells me that I will take the test on the 11th. He refuses to see that, although I’ve put so much effort, time, and money (well, his money) into preparing, I am not ready to take the test. My biggest worry is, if I take the test and get a bad score, I will have used up one of my chances of taking the test. Ideally, I want to take the test no more than three times, but if I take the test on the 11th and don’t do so well, then there goes 1/3 of my opportunities.

My father is completely adamant, and really formidable as well, so I really don’t want to cross him again. But still I wonder, what can I do at this point? Can I even do anything?