<p>hi guys… i am a high school senior and i am really confused about what colleges to attend and how to acquire financial aid… i plan to major in finance and want to attend a good school… My first choice is Berkeley, but i am not sure i can get in… my second choice are privates , (NYU or USC)… i really want to attend these schools but they are far too expensive…my third choice are my instate schools …UCI … this is a good school, but i am aiming for a little higher… I want to know what you guys think about these schools and i have a question about financial aid… i want to attend the privates ,esp NYU, but its out of state and private…so its extremely expensive… i really dont want to get a loan too because i dont want to finish college with 6 digit loans to pay off…family is probably lower middle class and for sure cannot afford NYU… is there anyway for me to still attend? i know there are scholarships and grants but will they be enough? please help</p>