If you're taking a test and you know the goal to achieve an A isn't possible.. Forget the A the goal is to SURVIVE.

Have you ever taken a test where things just aren't fair? You studied days upon days. You created endless amount of outlines. Then you take the test. You know the amount you studied deserved at least an A. Then while your taking the test, it's like it's written in another language. Or your teacher decided to pack over one hundred questions in less than 50 minutes. Or the audio that was supposed to go with the last question of the test but it didn't work so you wasted valuable test time to wait for the audio. Pretty annoying ehh? It just comes to times likes this where you just forget that A and survive. I received my test back today and yep, I didn't receive an A. But on the plus I SURVIVED and I PASSED. When 75% of the class didn't even pass it, well that makes you feel pretty special. Issues with the test, issues with the teacher, issues with the overall subject. I'm determined though to get an A in this class. Now that I know how this teacher tests, I know I can do better on her next test. I need to start studying for finals NOW. I'm going to write a killer lab report. I will get an A.

On the side note: remember, Kirsten, you still have to prepare your final speech, prepare for your final in sociology, your piano recital, finish reading Book Thief, and prepare for the AP literature exam so do that too.