<p>*but I don’t really know where to go from here. I’ve got my schools, now what should I be doing?
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<p>Since finances heavily come into play when it comes to colleges, have you asked your parents how much they can contribute each year towards your education? If not, do so.</p>
<p>Do you know what their EFC is? If not, use this. [FinAid</a> | Calculators | Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and Financial Aid](<a href=“http://www.finaid.org/calculators/finaidestimate.phtml]FinAid”>http://www.finaid.org/calculators/finaidestimate.phtml)</p>
<p>If their EFC is larger than what they can pay, you’ll have a problem.</p>
<p>College lists are nice, but if they aren’t doable because EFC’s are unaffordable or the schools don’t meet need, then lists have to change.</p>
<p>I realize that West Point and Annapolis are free.</p>
<p>Are the bottom schools your financial safeties (schools that your parents have said that they can pay for outright?)</p>
<p>Since you have an ACT 32, have you considered some schools that will give you a large assured merit scholarship for that?</p>
<p>What is your likely major/career?</p>