What are some realistic options after attending a crappy high school?

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<p>1860 is not a bad SAT score (86th percentile, according to <a href=“http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/research/SAT-Percentile-Ranks-Composite-CR-M-W-2013.pdf”>http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/research/SAT-Percentile-Ranks-Composite-CR-M-W-2013.pdf&lt;/a&gt; ), but you may be able to apply some test taking techniques to improve it. You might also want to consider trying the ACT, since some students do better on it than the SAT.</p>

<p>Take a look here for some scholarships, some of which you may be able to get automatically with your GPA and test scores:</p>

<p><a href=“Automatic Full Tuition / Full Ride Scholarships - #286 by BobWallace - Financial Aid and Scholarships - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/1348012-automatic-full-tuition-full-ride-scholarships-p20.html&lt;/a&gt;
<a href=“Competitive Full Tuition / Full Ride Scholarships - #46 by ucbalumnus - Financial Aid and Scholarships - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/1461983-competitive-full-tuition-full-ride-scholarships-p4.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>However, be aware that any college will require studying and being self-motivated in order to do well.</p>