Confused, Overwhelmed, and Lost

I would consider taking a gap year so you can get your residency straightened out. Don’t take any college courses, though, because many colleges will then consider you a transfer. Generally, the best financial aid goes to freshmen.

Have you tried the ACT? That may be a better test for you. Apply to a range of schools: a couple safeties (schools you can get into with your test scores, that you can afford, and that you’d be happy to attend), some matches, and a few reaches.

Good luck.