<p>kingshawn-
You’ve gotten lots of great advice and I am absolutely confident that you will accomplish what you need to do.</p>
<p>However, I would like to give you a hug. No matter what age we are, it is stressful and difficult when a big job is ahead and we feel all alone. It is not wrong, certainly, to wish that your parents could be more of a support for you at age 17 or 18, when embarking on a task this complex and important. So, I hope the parents on this board can provide some small measure of assistance and warm camaraderie.</p>