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This story is a humorous and relatable tale about a student's experience taking the SAT, focusing on the anxiety, absurdity, and ultimately the triumph of surviving the pressure of standardized testing. The narrator recounts their memories of the test day, highlighting the intense atmosphere, the pre-test rituals, and the bizarre questions. Throughout the story, they inject their own wit and observations, making light of the seriousness of the occasion and highlighting the universal experience of facing academic pressure. The story culminates in a moment of self-realization as the narrator realizes the true test they've passed is simply surviving the high school experience. Comparable works include The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

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