<p>Besides a strong public policy major and a lot of financial aid, what else do you want in a school? Size? Geographic preferences (distance from home, part of the country, weather, urban/suburban/small town)? Must Haves/Deal Breakers? Culture? (artsy, rah-rah, intellectual, quirky, granola, jock, frats, single sex, religious, etc…)</p>
<p>Do you have a few in mind that appeal to you already? Your public U is generally your best bet for a safety.</p>
<p>Also, don’t bother taking the ACT 3 more times - it looks desperate. If you want to, practice for and try the SAT. Some kids do much better on one than the other.</p>