<p>Isn’t an ACT of 20 similar to a 1500 (out of 2400) on the SAT? The average of the U.S. HS students? </p>
<p>I know nothing about the financial aid system for anyone but myself, so can’t help you there. </p>
<p>Here’s something I found that happened two years ago: [Cal</a> Poly Pomona Receives Microsoft ‘Golden Ticket’ | PolyCentric | Cal Poly Pomona](<a href=“http://polycentric.csupomona.edu/news_stories/2010/07/microsoft-golden-ticket.html]Cal”>http://polycentric.csupomona.edu/news_stories/2010/07/microsoft-golden-ticket.html)</p>
<p>I’d say you should take the SAT…it would give us a better idea. </p>
<p>I’d go with Cal Poly Pomona over all other Cal States except Cal Poly SLO. Cal Poly schools do have a good reputation with industry.</p>