Match my HS Jr to LACs - 4.5 GPA but bombed ACT SAT [MD resident, test scores below 80th percentile, <$30k]

Practice/review for the test and take it again! My kid rose her ACT score by 6 points with a small amount of review. Some kids need to get used to the test structure to do well. Look at which areas he scored lower in and have him focus on those. If you can afford a tutor, get one for a few hours to target those skills.