Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken.

— Oscar Wilde.

This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.

I am sure everyone is familiar with what a Standardized Test is. In case you don’t know, I will help you out. A Standardized Test is any form of test that requires test takers to answer the same questions. Crazy right? Every student has to take these certain Standardized tests to determine if they can receive scholarships for college. Now, tell me how that is fair to the students who work really hard during the school year? I will answer it for you, it is not fair. When students take these tests, they are worried that if they do not score good, then that means that they are not smart. When I was in High school I took the ACT 5 different times. I only did this because if you scored high on it, then you would receive scholarships for college; and everyone wants scholarships. All throughout High School I maintained a 4.0 GPA. However, each time I took the ACT I made the same score everytime… a 19. I was devastated and disappointed in myself. I thought to myself and tried to make sense of it. I thought, “If I have a 4.0 GPA how am I making only a 19 on the ACT?” The ACT destroyed my confidence that I had in myself. I truly believe that Standardized Tests serve no purpose. Now, this is my opinion and everyone is entitled to their opinion. As my blog continues, I will write about all of the pros and cons that come with taking Standardized Tests. Hopefully my blog can help out anyone who is struggling with the pressure that comes with these tests. Until next time.

– Katelyn