<p>I get that higher SATs MIGHT mean more scholarship money - but I haven’t seen that happen that much for state schools. NMSF, yes, and I understand studying early to get that - but if you did not study, and did NOT get that, the ship has usually sailed by the time you get to actually TAKING and retaking the test.</p>
<p>There are large non-NMF merit scholarships available for some publics…and some kids test and retest for the high scores to get those awards.</p>
<p>Most of the automatic merit aid were for SAT scores in or about the range I cited.</p>
<p>Your point was that mostly only NMFs get that money so why bother to try for a higher SAT or ACT. That’s not true.</p>
<p>I don’t agree that your point was proved. At the schools ranked about 100 or better, you’re not going to get much for the range you cited.</p>