Is my parent's money my money?

You need to understand…the schools YOU have on your list primarily give need based aid…and you sound like you are not eligible for need based aid. Is that correct? Plus…those schools have admit rates hi being at 10% or so. Getting acceoted isn’t exactly a slam dunk.

You need to cast a broad net of schools that your parents say are within their budget…including possible merit aid schools, and instate schools. But most of all, you need to understand that you can apply wherever you please, but won’t be able to attend if you can’t pay the bills.