<p>^^^
that is true if the parents live within X miles.</p>
<p>Makes it easier. Look for the colleges to which you can commute. You get a list of those with sticker prices and admissions that make them an easy go on your budget. Then for the ones that cost more, you look for what scholarships they have and focus on getting them. You cans request an interview with Admissions at Loyola and communicate your situation in a subtle way then. With your stats, it’s possible that a school seeing the limitations on your choices will take that into consideration. I know in our area, some high priced privates love their commuters and give some special consideration to them. They are limited in dorm space, so locals who commute are bonus students for them. </p>
<p>You can decide whether it’s worth your while to also apply to schools with some full rides that can pay for you to go away. Would that even be a possibility? Remember the person you are, and sometimes mindsets of parents change in a year’s time which is about when you’d be making the final decisions. Better to have different options on the table for then. My neighbor across the street was always saying his girls would be commuting to a local Catholic school. The oldest is 4 hours away at an independent college. Don’t know if she even applied to the local college where her father is active. </p>