<p>I just wanted to add my observation – you mention that you have been led to believe that you are highly articulate and you also mentioned that you are trilingual.</p>
<p>Your post is written haltingly and with some odd turns of phrase and some incorrect word usage and grammar – it is clear to me that English is not your native language. </p>
<p>If that is true, that is most likely the reason for the lower SAT verbal score. Will you be applying as an international? If English is not your first language, many schools will require the TOEFL as well.</p>
<p>Again – not really knowing your educational background, it makes it hard to give you suggestions. You say you are 18. Do you still live at home with your mother? Will you have financial considerations when applying? (in other words – will you need money?)</p>