<p>Excellent start! Keep communication open, and it will help so much! Good job stepping up to improve your relationship with her. That is a wonderful personality trait that will serve you well in your life. Keep it up. And when you feel your blood start to simmer, take a deep breath, count to 10, and calmly ask your mom about her reasons for wanting you to______. See if you can either understand her rationale, or help her understand your view. </p>
<p>Good luck with MIT ap. I did not want my son to go there…way to much stress for his personality type. He could do the work, but I want him to have some fun in college too! Whether he ultimately applies to MIT or not is his decision, but I am hoping he decides not to!</p>