My SAT score is now average

Andy Warhol once... well, thinking about it, I suppose there are few things he didn't do. But we all know that "In the future, everyone will be famous for fifteen minutes" quote. Well, the thing about exponential population growth and the societal onset of Adult ADD/ADHD is that 15 minutes was optimistic. Instead, figure you get maybe one good mention in a semi-prestigious source. (*cough*) So, man, wouldn't it suck if you got that one fleeting shot at renown before your voice (and other parts of anatomy) lowered?

Cf. this review of the new SAT. Specifically,
"Jacob Chase, 16, a junior at Roslyn High School, gathered with parents and test-takers around a group of cars. He said he had scored 'extremely high' last year on his PSAT, and on yesterday's SAT, the essay played right into one of his academic strengths: writing.

'One of my stronger points is writing, because in the future - in college or anything you do - it's a skill you're going to need,' said Jacob, adding that he had studied 15 hours a week for the test. He said that a good score would complement his résumé - he plays basketball and runs cross-country - and might help him get into colleges like Cornell."

This guy obviously deserves to be stuffed in a garbage can. And then rolled down a hill. After being set on fire. I like his commentary on the correct pedagogy, informed by his considered opinion on the progression of American industry. Let's be honest, "Jake": are you really going to find those writing skills in demand during the 7-10 years you spend as Bubba's Butt Bitch after your inept attempt at white collar crime is exposed? At least, (for Bubba's sake) you've spent all your time A) preparing for sports that create the lankiest of inmates (a good 2-mile time and the ability to drain 3's does little good in the shower) and B) memorizing the difference between a homonym and a homophone. Oh, and don't kid yourself: you're going to end up in the "prestigious" Honors Program at a mid-tier state school for exactly a semester and a half before your low-level meth addiction distracts your studies and you end up eking out after 5 years with a 2.3 GPA in Criminology.

-D"Go big or go home. I'm not attending any interventions until my friend has shown me he at least has the commitment to OD"an