Should I repeat the SAT I for more merit based aid or scholarship chances?

Applying to College
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<p>I am an international student from Asia. I sat for the SAT I in Jan 2011, and got a 2230 on my first try with 730CR, and 740M. I know for a fact that almost all the students from my country who got into top 20 national unis this time had below 2270 ?(I'm taking a gap year). So I am not very concerned with my relatively low SAT I for top 25 unis and top 20 LACs....by which I mean that by SAT won't be what keeps me out.</p>

<p>However, I'm looking to apply to some good colleges that are not that highly ranked, such as Case Western, Tulane and perhaps Michigan, well this is ranked quite high i guess.</p>

<p>I need aid.</p>

<p>Would retaking the SAT I help me get some merit based scholarship at such schools? Should I retake...because I have done nothing related to the SAT I for a really long time.</p>

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<p>It is perfectly OK to contact these universities and ask about merit-based aid for international applicants. The international admissions officers will be able to tell you if you are within the range for merit-based scholarships.</p>

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<p>Michigan does not give aid to internationals.</p>