"I am not a good test taker" as an Excuse for Low SAT/ACT Scores

[bluebayou]

It may be an over-generalization, but there are a lot of top students who are following full-tuition/full-ride scholarships out of necessity. The number of schools costing the equivalent of R&B at full-tuition scholarship schools is a short list.

Getting rid of required living on campus and meal plans would help reduce costs a lot.

Choose a different – generally public – college. Simple.