Good info bluemagic. Yep, need a new thread, but just a side note - if you are looking for merit scholarships, it is best to submit SAT and/or ACT scores. My eldest goes to AU. While her GPA was good, it wasn't great. Her test scores were very good though, and that translated to about half tuition (for all four years).
Also, you might want to look at College Confidential. It is a forum where all sorts of college questions are asked and answered. It is likely that others have had similar situations to yours, and maybe they can provide some insight.
