| There are many good posts here re: the relationship between wealth and access to educational resources. But I'd like to offer some more practical thoughts...First, if you are motivated, you CAN prep for SAT/ACT on your own with online resources, relatively cheap review books and/or review books from the library. Second, LOTS of colleges today don't even require the SAT. This includes top LACs like Bowdoin, Bates, Bard, etc. Third, all colleges offer need-based aid, and many (though not Ivies or top LACs) offer merit aid as well. Fourth,whatever you do, do NOT go to a school that requires you to go heavily into debt and mortgage your future! Finally, there is no shame in going to a community college or state school. |