<p>I'm a senior and have absolutely no immediate family members that have gone to college. My family expects me to be the first to go, but it is difficult as I have no one to turn to for advice when it comes to preparation or applications. My family expects me to "figure it out." My school counselor just started counseling this year so she isn't able to help me out much. My GPA is currently a 3.489 and my ACT composite score is a 33, with my highest sub-scores being a 36 in English, a 35 in Reading, a 27 in Math, and a 33 in Science. My family's financial situation is a bit grim, so it's unlikely I'll be able to go to college unless I am awarded a full-ride or something similar. I would like to know from some other people where that would be possible for me in terms of schools. I would very much prefer to go to a school in Arkansas. Thanks to any and all of you who provide some advice. I've never actually created a discussion board account before, so I apologize if I've posted this in the wrong forum. </p>