To be freak-out is to experience a wildly irrational reaction or spell of behavior...and that's what happened to me when I encountered the awesome task taking the S.A.T. test. Wow!
Introduced in 1926 the SAT, better known as the Schlastic Aptitude Test, is a widely accepted standardized test used for college admission in the United States.
Taking the SAT back in high school was devastating. In the big picture I just wasn't a good test taker. It wasn't in my DNA. Math and Science were OK, but vocabulary freak me out.
Most troubling to me was the attempt to identify and match antonym and synonym words. My mind froze just looking at them and nothing made any sense.
But there was light at the end of the tunnel. Using some index cards I develop a technique to memorize over 1800 words. Yes, surely it helped me taking tests, enhanced my reading comprehension, and improved with my communicating skills.
This experience continued to mold and shape my character. I'm known as a come from behind kid. And who says God doesn't provide during a time of need? I had to wake up and smell the roses.
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