| Why don't you have her apply to schools where the stats she has put her in the top 75% or better, and/or where the school meets as close to 100% of need as possible? Standardized tests do count, but it is not the only thing that counts. Also check, if test optional schools will offer merit aid. Call the admission's offices and ask. Last, there are schools that offer merit aid based upon community service. My son got one of those, although it was 2500 less than the academic one that I was expecting (but it also required a lower gpa to keep that award).
I don't think that the finger pointing is going to solve any problems. I do sympathize with you, bc college costs are simply out of hand, but this is how it is at the moment. I think it must change, but that won't help you (or me, btw). |