<p>My son’s grade and SAT scores were good, but not necessarily stellar. Can’t remember the SAT scores, but he had a 95 average. While I can’t be sure I do suspect that his grades/scores might’ve had an impact on the aid package at the more expensive school.
There are some theater programs (mostly professional training BFA programs) who could not care less about your grades. Juilliard, for instance, tells you precisely so on their website.</p>