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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 . ”