Half-Cooked
My dad was obsessed with getting me into Kingsbridge University or Central University, the two best universities in the country and two of the top universities in the world.
He claimed it was for my own good as he made me retake the SAT, time after time.
The first time I took the SAT, I scored 1360 points, more than enough to get into a highly ranked college. He tore up my offer letter and made me repeat the SAT.
The second time, I scored 1440 points, enough to guarantee a spot at an elite college. He wouldn't even let me apply. I had to repeat the SAT.
This time, I had scored over 1520 during all three practice exams. He was certain I would get into Kingsbridge University or Central University.
But during the actual exam, my fever had climbed to 105.8 degrees Fahrenheit and my vision blurred.
With my eyes red, I told my dad, "I really can't do this anymore..."
He looked at me coldly, without a hint of concern. "It's just a fever! Everyone else can push through, why can't you? Stop acting so weak!
"Be a man and tough it out! Even if you die, you better die in that exam room!"
I gritted my teeth and went inside.
After I filled in the last answer, I fainted and never got up again.