Patiently waiting (for SAT/ACT scores)
“Avuncular.” Do you have any idea what that means?
I wouldn’t either, but I took the SAT last week and that was a word that appeared on the test.
Because I wasn’t among the 1 percent of the population who knows what avuncular means, I guessed. Once I looked it up afterward, I was relieved to know that I had just added a whopping extra 10 points to my score (avuncular: adj. resembling an uncle in kindness or indulgence).
That got me thinking. After months of preparing, did I do well on my SAT?
The few weeks after I take my standardized tests are the hardest to deal with. I am filled with eager anticipation. Part of me wants the test scores back instantly, and part of me never wants to see the scores. And when my friends talk about their ACT and SAT scores, my mind drifts back to that SAT Saturday.
I wish I had studied harder so I could tell the difference between permutations and combinations. Why in the world couldn’t I possibly concentrate on an article about how some ancient people migrated to the United States? I wish I had more time for my essay.
And this thought process goes on and on and on and on some more.
As hard as I try to tell myself that it is only one little test, I get this feeling in the back of my mind that my future is just around the block: Parkland College.
And I haven’t really found a solution to my problem yet, so I guess I am just going to wait it out and see what my future holds. It’s true folks: the anticipation is the worst part.
But hey, at least I know I got the avuncular question right.
— Ranny Ma
Comments
The police absolutely should be notified of this incident! Regardless of whether or not specific information can be given about the truck or driver. This was a serious assault and if the police hear about this from other cyclists they can put pieces together and look for patterns. Also, the police know a lot about who local trouble makers are and may even know who would do this sick sort of thing.
One reports these things to the police to help other riders/runners out there - not to get even.
The Police need to know about this dangerous menace.
I would urge the victim to call the County Sheriff’s Office and the Illinois State Police. Don’t wait any longer to do this. File a report!
It would be very wise to always ride with a buddy. Especially when you leave town. Riding alone is not a good idea - even if you just crash and hurt yourself. A cell phone is great to have but it’s not that same as a riding buddy. You should have a ridding buddy go with you every time you leave town. Boy Scouts learn this. Never go off alone! This is true for everyone, of all ages and skill levels.
Posted by: Rick Langlois | May 14, 2007 10:46 PM
Rick- Your comment is off topic. Ranny’s article was about ACT/SAT scores, not about Ethan Stone’s accident (even though that is horrible). Pay attention to where you post your comments!
Posted by: Dawn | May 17, 2007 7:44 PM