“scholarships are what I will aim for most likely”
I think it would be a very good idea for BOTH you and your parents to read this thread- it will open your eyes to the reality of how hard it ACTUALLY IS to win merit scholarships.
http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/1858628-getting-accepted-does-not-mean-that-a-merit-scholarship-will-be-forthcoming-p1.html