I don't have the answer to your question, but hey, I'm taking my test at the College of Alameda too. If you're in the bay you, could take one at a local university library? UCBerkeley has libraries that are open to the public over the weekends.
... elite public universities, such as UCBerkeley, UCLA, Michigan, etc are also ... exceptions. In fact, places like Berkeley, I would say there is ...
IDK much about admissions but does UCBerkeley average scores or take highest? Maybe you could get in with a 171. Would you get burnt out if you took it again? Would you want to take it again regardless if that meant more scholarship funds?