So, yesterday test (December) was a make it or break it for me. After two months of studying (and three weeks of more rigors). I still didn’t feel thoroughly prepared, but a shot is a shot. Anyways I went it, and My Procter was being rude like I didn’t have a good vibe with him. When we got to the English, I asked him if I could use my watch (it had not alarm), he said no as they are not allowed. I then looked at my admission ticket, and it clearly said as long as it had no alarm, we were good. I then shoed it to him, he went to the main Procter (this was the guy who I didn’t have a good vibe with) and he was like I will look deeper. I continued to use it, then when I wanted to use the restroom, he made me wait until the math section began (because the other Procter just disappeared ) I cursed to the first thirty questions, until 33 or 34 ish. It was time for the 10-minute break, and when I left the room, He came to my test. He was just staring at it and look I even saw him touching it and he did this to my calculator also (this was during the first minutes of the break, after that, I don’t know what happen). The other Procter has not shown up yet, and we begin the reading section. After he called time, I was bubbling the answer then dropped my pencil. He came up to me, took my test and it public why I was dismissed (because I was bubbling after time). But what really happened was when he said stopped I just dropped my pencil. I missed the science section, but worst of all I knew my scores would get terminated. But I did nothing wrong, I followed the rules. I did not argue or get angry with the Procter, Instead, I kept my cool and said ok then left because it would create a big scene. I missed out on the science section, and now my scores will be terminated. I was heartbroken and deeply saddened, But I made sure it did not affect me as I took this as a life experience. Maybe he didn’t like me because I was brown (My parents are from India). Or maybe he was being too strict (I highly doubt it). But honestly it was whatever, I knew I didn’t do well on the well on the English and math, and I knew I was going to fail the reading test.
This December test was pretty much a make it or break it for me. I have test scores due before the next test. And no I will have to face rejection. I have taken both the SAT and the ACT and didn’t do well on either on. I choose the ACT because it was the last test in December. I knew the format really well, but now I’m stuck. What I’ll probably do is terminate all of my college application’s if the ACT doesn’t resolve this and wont even apply anymore. and try to get into an easier school. I was thinking to give up on everything and just quit, but it’s hard for me to say more.
Guys, this year (2017) has honestly been the worst year of my life. And I don’t know why I just try things and it never works out no matter how much I do. I have even switch thing around to many times =, but it doesn’t work.
You asked whether you could use your watch. He said no. You showed him your ticket, didn't get his OK, then used it anyway. Violation of rules
-“After he called time, (you) were bubbling the answer.” Violation of rules.
“Maybe he didn’t like me because I was brown (My parents are from India). Or maybe he was being too strict (I highly doubt it)” WOW… how incredible. You break at least two rules, and when you’re called on it, it’s because the proctor is a racist?? It’s not even a tiny little bit your fault??
It’s not about bad luck, it’s about the consequences of your actions.
I know what you mean about bad years-- 2008 was a killer for me. I had Breast cancer, my father in law died 10 days after my mastectomy, my niece’s 3 year old daughter died, radiation for me, our dog died, the babysitter got into a serious accident… it went on and on.
I grabbed the watch out of my backpack, and he said later on, its fine.
When he said stop, I drooped my my pencil, (the bubble wasn’t even completed), and he still took it away.
Yeah maybe I should have doped a mill second before, but it very small. Considering I saw others did it as well.
Why did he make it public that I was cheating (when I really wasn’t) ?
Why was he trying to stop me form using my watch when the ACT Allows. Especially when it has no alarm?
What was my fault again or my consequences of my actions?
Bad year’s, that is a a lot for you bkjmom, but my year for some reason I felt was entirety emotional as I had a tough time in my junior years against my teachers at my old school, then transitioning to a brand new environment, I say all of this is bad luck.
I don’t, this was just what i got from my experience. Who am i to make excesses, after all I didn’t cause any trouble what so ever during these times. I’m not trying to blame, but I fell i shouldn’t have been dismissed
I am confused by the tack this thread is taking. For the watch – the PROCTOR was in violation of the rules by saying something wasn’t allowed when it actually was. Why is the OP being blamed for that?
@sanimri7 I think my posts are being misunderstood. I am telling the other posters that blaming you for the watch thing is not accurate – the proctor was the one who was wrong.
@bodangles oh ok, sorry for misunderstanding you, I deeply apologize. I didn’t nothing wrong (as I feel), I have token the ACT Two times before this one. So I knew the rules before hand.
You seem to be all about the blaming and excuses. The proctor may have not liked you because you are brown? You say you didn’t get to do the science section yet you admit you didn’t do well on the English or Math sections, and you know you were going to fail the Reading section. So how were you unlucky? Sorry, but it seems you are just making excuses. By your own admission you weren’t going to have the score you were hoping for. Part of life is admitting your faults and not blaming others. By your own admissions, the watch thing seems to have been the least of your problems.
@sanimri7 The Proctor was wrong, watches with silent alarms are allowed. I am sorry that happened to you. Not understanding the harsh tone you are receiving on this thread.
@CottonTales oh yeah I should say I struggled but that does mean trying. I took the test in Idaho and they told me to be careful because some people are not open. And who knows, I guessed on the last questions for math and reading. And science is my strongest part of the exam. so maybe that could have change the out come.
I was unlucky because, I wasn’t doing as well as I expected on the exam. To make matters worse, I got kicked out.
Who am I to blame others, but if they have a fault, why not say?
I do have faults, I admit them all the time, and guess what I work on them.
its all internet life bud, Thank you for understanding. I think they want to make sure I have no faults (maybe making me tougher) but my interpretation could be wrong tho.
OP, you really need to stop the blaming. Now it is because the people Idaho are not open? Sorry to come down hard on you but playing th blame game is not productive. Either submit the scores you already have or take a gap year, study and re test. What are you current scores and what schools are you hoping to get into?
