<p>Today was a great day up until the last 5 minutes of my PSAE.</p>
<p>This morning I am feeling great. I eat a nice hearty breakfast after getting up from a 9 hour sleep. I go outside and do some exercise to get nice and loose for the big day.</p>
<p>The English test is a breeze. I finish 15 minutes early and go through to check for mistakes. No errors - 36 English. After the math test I am almost giggling with joy because it was so easy. I finish 10 minutes early and go back to check for any mistakes I might have made. I correct (hopefully) my only 2 careless mistakes - 36 math. The reading is a typical reading test, and I'm not a very fast reader to begin with. I finish the reading test, but don't have time to go back and check my answers. I feel confident that I still have a perfect 36.</p>
<p>Then the science section. Most students have a problem with the science because they are so tired and fatigued. I am no exception. I take my time as I go through the test, making sure I do not make silly mistakes while trying to stay awake. I feel like I'm confident enough in my answers that I haven't missed any. The proctor calls time and I still have 2 questions left unanswered. I look up and she is staring right at me. She knows me personally because she has been my math teacher for three years. We have a very good relationship and I think I am one of her favorite students that she's taught.</p>
<p>Mrs. T***** starts walking around the room to collect the answer sheets. Before she gets to my desk I quickly fill in C for my last 2 ovals. She takes my test without eye contact or recognition. When we are about to be dismissed, she tells me that she needs to talk to me in private. What could be the problem? She tells me that she saw me fill in the last 2 questions and that she has to count my test as void. I have to re-take it on May 8th.</p>
<p>I feel so bad. A high 35/low 36 would have been a significant improvement to my previous score of a high 31. Mrs. T***** is a very good teacher, but was she too strict? I understand that this was completely wrong and unfair to other students trying to get a good score, but I was under the impression that what I did was not so uncommon. Do the rest of you know anybody who does this, perhaps even yourself? I feel confident that I should be able to get a similar score on May 8th but I was really looking forward to not having to stress over the ACT anymore. I also want to know what I should say to her the next time I see her. What's the best way to let her know that I'm sincerely sorry, that I'm not a cheater, and that I feel bad for what I've done. One response I'd like to not hear from you guys, though, is "you deserve it." Just thought I'd share. Cautionary tale for potential scumbag cheaters like me. Thanks
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<p>(Sympathy is also appreciated... (: )</p>