PSAT...rific!

Today I took the PSAT, which is ironic because I was taking the practice test for a practice test of the SAT, even though I already took the SAT for practice in 8th grade! It's funny the way these things happen. I have always been opposed to standardized tests, but eager to be successful when I get back my scores. I always take risks, writing essays (though not for the PSAT) that answer the prompt, but in a creative and roundabout way. I am not a nervous test taker, and I never feel "pressed" for time. Today, I found myself staring at a sentence in the writing portion, knowing which answer I should put down but wanting to reword the sentence completely. I thought to myself, pencil in hand, "Wouldn't it be great if I could just rewrite this sentence in my own words in a way that makes more sense?" I'm sure many people have felt this way about similar sections, but then again, who isn't at least a little dissatisfied with standardized tests (besides those who write them)? Of course, I will continue making myself into a score until I apply for college, eager yet dissatisfied. Maybe someday "they" will understand that each student is an individual, and that quantifying that individuality is a crime against education. But then again, maybe someday we'll ride hovercrafts, you just never know!