<p>Maybe, you could try the SAT. Some students do better on it (and the format is very learnable). I would look mat other private universities in the South (Duke- major reach, Tulane, Wake Forest, Davidson, W&L, Richmond, Rice if you can get past Texas, possibly Elon as a safety). Then, look at some Southern public universities. With public schools, stay in the South if you are a Conservative. I would tend to focus on flagships. Alabama, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida have great reputations in the South, as do a few others. If you like Liberty, look at Belmont in Nashville.</p>