<p>Are you a junior or senior? If you’re a junior, then a significant improvement on your SAT is very possible. Also take the ACT. Some kids do better on that. :)</p>
<p>USanDiego doesn’t meet need, so you need to first determine your college budget. HOw much have your parents said that they will pay each year? </p>
<p>Do you know your Expected Family Contribution? If not, use this… [FinAid</a> | Calculators | Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and Financial Aid](<a href=“http://www.finaid.org/calculators/finaidestimate.phtml]FinAid”>http://www.finaid.org/calculators/finaidestimate.phtml)</p>
<p>I totally understand your desire for more warm weather and sunny days! 
There are other states that have sunny days nearly year-round, so if money is an issue, you might want to consider other states as well. :)</p>
<p>There are many schools in Southern Calif that accepts many OOS students…</p>
<p>LMU
Chapman
Azusa Pacific
USD (as you mentioned)
USC (ditto)
University of Redlands
Whittier College</p>