ok so the SAT and the first platty race (that if i win i am on the USAC worlds team) are on the same day. there are a few SATs. i need help on how to convince my parents that this is a big deal. *they do not support me racing*
I personally think the SAT is not indicative of ones intelligence. I scored 200 pts lower than some people and have a whole grade point better of a GPA than them. But if mom and dad aren't for you racing, don't push it. But if theres other days..who cares, take it another time.ok so the SAT and the first platty race (that if i win i am on the USAC worlds team) are on the same day. there are a few SATs. i need help on how to convince my parents that this is a big deal. *they do not support me racing*
You're opinion < The standard for admission to most collegesI personally think the SAT is not indicative of ones intelligence. I scored 200 pts lower than some people and have a whole grade point better of a GPA than them. But if mom and dad aren't for you racing, don't push it. But if theres other days..who cares, take it another time.
Agreed, but I'm in college. So I guess I'm beyond caring with it anymore lthumbsdown: And you're right, my opinion is pretty low on the "opinion scale"You're opinion < The standard for admission to most colleges
200 points on an SAT means nothing, that is a pretty small portion of the test.
You just had a senior in highschool show you up. Sad man, just sad. I expect more from fellow Texans. Now, please leave.Agreed, but I'm in college. So I guess I'm beyond caring with it anymore lthumbsdown: And you're right, my opinion is pretty low on the "opinion scale"
You live in amarillo, you are automatically DQ'd homes.You just had a senior in highschool show you up. Sad man, just sad. I expect more from fellow Texans. Now, please leave.
Sarcasm? Come on man! This is sad.You live in amarillo, you are automatically DQ'd homes.
How was I shown up? I was being sarcastic....
You must be catching something a little more than me out of this dude! I'm so lost!Sarcasm? Come on man! This is sad.
Haha. It doesn't take much after sittin in class all day dude. I figured you were. Texas just rolls like that. We're bad a$$esYeah I got that vibe. I'm just giving you a hard time.
Fo' sho'. Except I only sat in class for like 4 hours, then rode, then it rained. Then I rode some more. Then it rained. Now I'm here.Haha. It doesn't take much after sittin in class all day dude. I figured you were. Texas just rolls like that. We're bad a$$es
Sandbagger?im pretty quick but i only have 1 other year in junior X to do this if it happens on the east coast again. my dad supports racing but my mom doesnt and unfortunatly my dad is pretty whipped. the way i figure it after i am out of the 17-18 bracket i am going to get my ass handed to me. *last chance for glory*???
i do plan on taking the SAT but just dont want to this weekend
i dont want to make a career out of biking i just want to see how far i can go
Word. Class from 8-2. Rode from 3-5. It was soaked. Wet roots and sand suck. But i was riding, so it's all good. And likewise, im here...trying to figure out wtf is up with my drivetrainFo' sho'. Except I only sat in class for like 4 hours, then rode, then it rained. Then I rode some more. Then it rained. Now I'm here.
PM me, I'll try and help you out.Word. Class from 8-2. Rode from 3-5. It was soaked. Wet roots and sand suck. But i was riding, so it's all good. And likewise, im here...trying to figure out wtf is up with my drivetrain
Take the SAT and "try" to make the team next season. Dial in your skills first. Last time I checked you were testing your WC race bike suspension off a four foot drop to flat.i wish i was a sandbagger its harder than you would think. i havent won a race yet
I'm just not going to say anything.hey hey hey. if it can handle a 4 foot drop it can handle a race course. *i would also like to add that it is dialed in now*
Quite the other way around I think. GPA only requires studying and sucking it up. SAT is more the real deal.I personally think the SAT is not indicative of ones intelligence. I scored 200 pts lower than some people and have a whole grade point better of a GPA than them.
no. im stuck on the east coast. i also only raced 1 other norba/uci/usac race last year in may so i am not on the "radar" this is it for medemo nine are you trying to go to worlds to? If you are I'm on the same boat as you. Are you going to any west coast nationals?
I'll agree with that. to an extent. I guess i just hate public education. I dont know that i learned much of whats on the SAT in school.. oh wellQuite the other way around I think. GPA only requires studying and sucking it up. SAT is more the real deal.
Anyway, take the SAT but NEGOCIATE some racing support from your parents based on the results you get. Work your ass off. Get a good SAT score. Get your parents to support your racing. You win.. twice...
Take the SAT, then get on the "radar". Take the SAT a few times actually.no. im stuck on the east coast. i also only raced 1 other norba/uci/usac race last year in may so i am not on the "radar" this is it for me
taking it twice may and juneTake the SAT, then get on the "radar". Take the SAT a few times actually.
Take it as many times as you can. Don't get lazy. Sure, the test sucks a ton, but don't short yourself.taking it twice may and june
It sucks... every time. It won't change. But to be honest, taking it is really the only way to understand what you have coming. So, if you take it a few times, youre chances are high you'll improve. I got like a 1050(on the 1600 scale) But luckily the school i wanted to go to accepted you without SAT or ACT scores if you were in the top 1/4 of your class.Take it as many times as you can. Don't get lazy. Sure, the test sucks a ton, but don't short yourself.
I dont know man. Theres so many standardized tests now days that theyre all kinda jumbled together. What colleges look for is GPA and how well you did on the Standardized tests (such as SAT, ACT, and SAT II's). But they also look at your involement... Were you an active member of the community? (community service stuff) Did you participate in Sports or extracurricular activities such as clubs? And how well did you do in school with all that stuff mixed in. It shows a lot better how well rounded you are because not everybody can take a test. but they may kick a$$ at managing their time. So thats just my 2cents. Hope it helpsQuite the other way around I think. GPA only requires studying and sucking it up. SAT is more the real deal.
Anyway, take the SAT but NEGOCIATE some racing support from your parents based on the results you get. Work your ass off. Get a good SAT score. Get your parents to support your racing. You win.. twice...
Platty has 6 races, why cant you race the other 5?im pretty quick but i only have 1 other year in junior X to do this if it happens on the east coast again. my dad supports racing but my mom doesnt and unfortunatly my dad is pretty whipped. the way i figure it after i am out of the 17-18 bracket i am going to get my ass handed to me. *last chance for glory*???
i do plan on taking the SAT but just dont want to this weekend
i dont want to make a career out of biking i just want to see how far i can go
Not to be blunt, but how do you stack up against Geoff Ulmer? He has been very, very consistent in Jr. X in the northeast, hell, in the east overall. He beat out last years USAC World's qualifier and knocked him out of place, but Geoff himself was under age (16), so he did not make the cut, as you have to be 17-18.ok so the SAT and the first platty race (that if i win i am on the USAC worlds team) are on the same day. there are a few SATs. i need help on how to convince my parents that this is a big deal. *they do not support me racing*
Because the May 5 race is a USAC qualifier for the USA Jr. XPlatty has 6 races, why cant you race the other 5?
May 18 DH 1
July 4-6 DH 2 DS 1
August 16-17 DH 3 DS 2
September 20-21 DH 4 DS 3
October 18-19 DH 5 DS 4
November 8 DH 6
thats damn cool.Because the May 5 race is a USAC qualifier for the USA Jr. X
World Cup in Italy for 2008.
i was wondering the same thing. i hate to break it to you, but seeing as how i haven't ever heard of you before on the racing scene and you have never won a race, you are not going to get a spot on the junior worlds team.Not to be blunt, but how do you stack up against Geoff Ulmer? He has been very, very consistent in Jr. X in the northeast, hell, in the east overall. He beat out last years USAC World's qualifier and knocked him out of place, but Geoff himself was under age (16), so he did not make the cut, as you have to be 17-18.
maybe demo9 can rip it, maybe not but no offense, just because you havent heard of someone, doesnt mean they are not fast - plus anything can happen race day, crashes, flats, mechanicals, etci was wondering the same thing. i hate to break it to you, but seeing as how i haven't ever heard of you before on the racing scene and you have never won a race, you are not going to get a spot on the junior worlds team.