<p>Again - I think you’ll be surprised. Don’t get too down on yourself yet. It’s only February - study the things you struggled with on the SAT/PSAT, and try taking the ACT. </p>
<p>I understand the importance of the financial aid process, believe me. Have you looked into any local or outside scholarships? I remember when I was applying, there were a lot of local scholarships that were specifically for Hispanic, African American, or Native American students. Have you looked into any other schools? Such as Tufts, Washington and Lee, William and Mary, or Johns Hopkins?</p>