Really Need Help deciding what is a Reach/Target

aunt_bea
Mon, 26 Nov 2018 06:12:38 +0000

I live with a single mother who makes under 30k/year. Can’t afford a school without financial aid/scholarships

The best financial aid comes from the schools themselves.
The California public schools (UC’s & CSU’s) will not fund a non-resident. You would be expected to pay $65K per year.

USC and NYU are very expensive and financial aid is questionable. Take the schools off of your list that you cannot afford.
Check each school’s Net Price Calculator to get an estimate of your costs.