<p>Many/most schools give merit based on best sitting, not superscores.</p>
<p>Tulane would expect higher scores for merit.</p>
<p>How much can you pay?</p>
<p>If your family can contribute 15k, then your child needs a full tuition award so that the family contribution can pay for room, board, fees, books, etc.</p>
<p>she needs to take the ACT again…and take SAT</p>