What I Learned When I Take The Sats

My fear of not succeeding consumed me until I remembered what I was fighting for. From middle school to present day, I have always focused on my studies in order to achieve academic excellence in all my classes. I have always tried to make the best of my education and overcome any challenge brought to me by my classes. As I started my junior year, I learned that I was required to take the standardized aptitude test, abbreviated (otherwise known) as the SATs. Focused on maintaining my grades above average, I did not give my attention to the test. For the remainder of the school year, I concentrated on passing my certifications and retain a 90 or higher average. In the final week before I was scheduled to take the SATs, I felt so anxious and …show more content…
I attempted my best to not lose hope in succeeding. Throughout this period of fear and anxiety, I recollected why I am so determined to not fail. My goals for my future are my motivation to overcome every obstacle that I confront. My goals are to help my parents, create a incredible life with my future family, acquire a job I like and to disappoint anyone. During the day that I planned to take the SAT, my heart was beating hard every time as I get closer to entering the school. As I entered the test site, I searched for my room and sat down with an anxious look but as I was waiting to begin my test, I realized that it was just a test and I should not put more pressure on myself then should be expected. I was determined not to fail myself and fail those who expect a lot of me. I thought to myself that I should be confident in myself to pass this exam and to not let the outcome have any major influence on me but to inspire me to do better. I tried to perform my best in every class since middle school. The second I began on my test, I felt prepared and reminded myself that it is just a test. I thought of my goals and my determination to make them happen help me overcome my