<p>Erin’s Dad is right, if your family can afford to send you where you want, it’s doubtful that you would qualify for financial aid. </p>
<p>However, many merit scholarships don’t look at “need” - they’re awarded because of your stats. :)</p>
<p>Since you are a junior, you have time. Did you take the PSAT? Take the ACT and SAT starting next year. Work on any weaknesses, then take them again. Many kids score “high” at home, but much lower on the “real tests” - so projections don’t really count.</p>
<p>Take both…some kids do better on one than the other.</p>