<p>Indiana is about 12 hours away, and I’d like to think my parents would pay whatever they have to, but I’ll worry about getting in first.</p>
<p>You’ll drive 12 hours but not fly? WHY??</p>
<p>And, NO, you don’t “worry about getting in first.” That can be a very disappointing strategy.</p>
<p>You live on Long Island. That can mean that you’re quite affluent and your parents will happily pay for whatever school…or it can mean that they make a good income, but taxes adn cost of living take it’s toll…or…</p>
<p>ASK THEM how much they’ll pay.</p>