<p>If you want a school where you might qualify for substantial merit aid, you'll need to upgrade your stats (re-take SAT) or go further down the food chain (a lower tier school)--preferably BOTH--to optimize your chances.</p>
<p>Kids in our local high school have had luck with $$ at University of San Diego, University of Redlands, Dominican and Azusa Pacific. At USD, though, the kids who have gotten lots of money have been those who are in the top 1% of the class.</p>