<p>Your test scores are inconsistent with your level of academic and EC achievement: Since two 4s on the APs suggest that your school is at least somewhat rigorous and you test pretty well, I assume that you didn’t practice much before your SATs and ACT. This is going to have a significant impact on where you can apply, how much financial aid you will get, and your ability to garner scholarships (of which there are a significant number for hispanics). Consider practicing and retaking the SATs.</p>
<p>If you could crack a 2000, you would potentially be competitive at most schools in the country, and eligible for significant financial aid.</p>
<p>If that isn’t an option, consider a LAC (liberal arts college), where you are likely to get a lot of personal attention from faculty, have smaller classes, quickly develop a community, and potentially receive significant financial aid. The midwestern LACs mentioned above are possibilities. Vassar is generally more forgiving of guys with lower test scores to address their gender imbalance. Bates and Bowdoin, mentioned above, are SAT optional but I’m not sure how generous with financial aid. (Bowdoin, in particular, has an excellent environment sciences dept.)</p>