Chapter 485
Jonathan was the first to congratulate her. “Wow, 1350! That score is a sure ficket to a top university?
Calista smiled proudly. “He’s got what it takes for Mandino University’s College of Arts and Sciences”
Mandino University’s College of Arts and Sciences only offered Financial Management, with an admission score significantly lower than other majors. Last year’s cutoff was 1250.
The College of Arts and Sciences charged hefty tuition. Most of its students came from wealthy and influential families.
In addition to SAT scores, applicants must pass a rigorous interview process.
The Archer family certainly had the means to send their children to the College of Arts and Sciences.
However, the interview hadn’t even started, yet Calista was so sure. It was as if her brother already had a place at the College of Arts and Sciences.
Vanessa grinned, “Getting into the College of Arts and Sciences? Your brother is truly impressive.”
Calista casually remarked, “I wonder how Aria’s sister did on her SAT. It’s been quiet over there.”
Calista thought, ‘If she’d aced the test, she would’ve come out to share the good news now. Looks like she bombed the test.
Aware of Lily’s scores and sensing Calista’s sarcasm, Vanessa played along with exaggerated praise. “Wow, with the score of 1350, Calista’s brother is a shoo–in for Mandino University.”
Calista beamed with satisfaction, her smile widening. “Oh, he’s nowhere near as amazing as Aria’s sister.”
Tina wrinkled her brow but thought better of it.
Luther, however, couldn’t help but interject, “Mandino University’s College of Arts and Sciences still requires interviews, and the rejection rate is quite high.”
Calista’s smile faltered momentarily, but she quickly regained her composure. “Luther has a point. It might be premature to celebrate just yet.”
Just then, Aria emerged from the room with a calm expression. Seeing this, everyone assumed Lily had done poorly on her test and avoided mentioning it to spare her feelings.
Only Calista, with a look of sincere concern, asked, “Aria, how did your sister do on her test?”
After speaking, she suddenly covered her mouth as if realizing something, and said apologetically, “Oh, well, you don’t have to share if you don’t want
to.”
Aria glanced at her and said, “There’s nothing to hide. My sister aced it.”
“That’s good,” Calista said, patting her chest in mock relief. “You looked so glum. I thought she hadn’t done well.”
Aria looked up. “Do I look unhappy to you?”
“You don’t say. Does Aria look upset?” Vanessa shot back, glancing at Luther. “What do you think? Does she seem unhappy to you?”
Luther shook his head. “Not that I can tell.”
Calista was fuming. ‘Every time I say one word, they fire back with ten. They’re all ganging up on me. What a bunch of assholes!‘
Her dislike for Aria deepened. After a brief pause, she offered with feigned enthusiasm and said, “How about we all go to Amour Bistro after the show wraps up? My treat. Let’s celebrate my brother’s 1350 SAT score. Aria’s sister did quite well on her test, too. Why don’t we all celebrate together? Bring her along!”
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“We’ll celebrate on our own,” Aria said.
“Oh, come on! What a coincidence we all met. The more, the merrier. Vanessa, you should join us, too,” Calista said.
Vanessa refused. “Sony, I still have work after the shoot.”
Calista stamped her foot, about to say more when Aria’s phone suddenly rang. It was Valerie, Lily’s homeroom teacher.
“Miss Saxon, have you checked Lily’s scores yet? How is it?” Valerie asked.
“Zero,” Aria said matter–of–factly.
“Zero?” Calista gasped in feigned shock. “How could anyone score zero on the SAT? Did she skip the test?”
Tina analyzed, “Nobody would skip the SAT. It’s way too important. There must be a special circumstance.”
