<p>Your scores also are average for college-bound students, and that means that you're not likely to get substantial merit aid or even such generous need-based aid that would make going out of state easy and affordable. Remember that the farther you go from home, the more your transportation costs add up. In addition, if you change climates, you'll also have to buy new wardrobes including expensive things like winter clothing.</p>
<p>For most people, going away from home to college is a huge step and is difficult. Homesickness is normal. This, however, can be a horrible situation if one can't afford to go home to visit; has difficulty paying for long distance calls home; and one's family also can't afford to visit you, including for things like Parents Weekends. </p>
<p>Anyway, my advice would be to look at public institutions that are within an hour or two drive from your home. Most public institutions offer business majors, so you shouldn't have any problems finding a school that would meet your needs. Compare your stats --gpa, SAT, etc. -- with those of the college's students. You can find this info often in the admissions section of the college's website or through college guides such as the one by U.S. News, which is widely available at bookstores, magazine racks, libraries and possibly even in your guidance office.</p>
<p>Your scores are very low for places like Stanford and NYU (a school that also isn't noted for being very generous with financial aid). There are many colleges that would, however, happily admit you, including many with business programs and aid and costs that probably you could afford (though you should expect to have to take out some loans and work during the summer and school year).</p>