the big test!

I understand to pass high school, students have to do the California High School Exit Exam. The bubble in the answer portion, I understand is necessary to graduate, but the hard part for me is the written essay. why should we have to do something that drags your score down. I say if you get a "B" on your CAHSEE you should be able to graduate, but this test wants you to fail. If you obtained a "B-" on the CAHSEE the only way for you to pass is to get a 4 on the essay. I know this because I scored my own test and I believe it's unfair. go ahead and argue, but there are more people who will agree.