Very happy for you! You definitely had many more obstacles in your way than the usual kid, and yet you managed to overcome. Hard to do, absolutely. You most definitely deserved those acceptance letters, likely letters, and even the financial aid packages.
you’ve made my day. Bravo, well done. You’ve lit up a sophomore’s eyes.
I have to say, that parent support hurt me there. That is just appalling to me.
and @Ituneco or something, My parents have done the same thing, it seems my hard work ****es my family off.
Man, when I read that you couldn’t afford even test-prep book for that first ACT, I think my eyes started clouding up. All those jobs, struggling, and somehow APs, scores, and all…you’re still so humble it’s amazing.
And sure, those were your parents, but you seriously don’t need those losers. From what I just read they didn’t care, didn’t want you to climb higher than them (insecure creeps), and even seemed to resent you for the awesome future you will undoubtedly build.
I wanted to cry because this was so unlikely, eloquent, and courageous, but it was also so hopeful I needed to smile. 
You’re an amazing person: Enjoy Princeton, and who cares about Caltech anyway (jk lol)? 
that’s awesome
Thanks for posting! You are absolutely amazing!
audaces iuvat fortuna! luck (or fate) helps those who dare.
I admire you - I got into Hopkins and I feel like I don’t deserve it at all, now.
My most sincere congratulations to your strength and to your determination.
my god you’re amazing.
1,000,000 times congratulations
congratulations!
you’re such an inspiration! 
good luck with princeton and life!! you’ll do GREAT!
WOW. just wow. you made my day today.
congratulations man, really, you definitely deserve it
and good luck to wherever your life leads you… i know you’ll do great things with your life, with that kind of attitude and perseverance
thanks for sharing your post
cool! congrats
Congratulations and stories like yours are so inspiring. Even though your parents might not be proud of you right now, they will be in a few years. You deserve Princeton and all the other schools that you got into. Your attitude and perseverance is an inspiration!
yours is a truly inspiring story
as a freshman you work two jobs 70 hours a week?
I think that how you got in
because you’re amazing
and hardworking
much respect
Inspiring story, congratulations on being accepted to those top-notch schools.
Good luck!
It should be noted that out-of-state colleges are more willing to accept you because of this economy…
That is one of the most beautiful stories I’ve heard in my life.
^Great Story. Princeton’s lucky to have you.
WOW Congratulations!! Never ever give up hope 'coz you never know where life will lead you!! Good luck with everything in Princeton!!! Don’t worry, I’m sure your parents will be proud of you, as long as you keep pursuing your dream!! Keep fighting!!
congrats!!! your story is very aspiring!! finally your hard works have paid off, you are definitely going do great in Princeton! say good-bye to your care-for-nothing parents and peers! bravo brabo~~~ XD
I have also been lurking here for a while, being this my first post.
I have to say your post was very inspiring and so emotionally touching to me that at one point tears started flowing out of my eyes.
I live in a country in South America and most people here do not care about getting an education, my country’s economy is mainly supported by agriculture. In my country, not many people apply to universities in the U.S. and very few people understand what the SAT, Harvard or Princeton are. I study at a small private school in the capital of my country and in my school very few students are interested in their education. If people pass their exams its normally because of cheating and not because they studied for the exam. My classmates do not understand why I am putting so much effort on trying to get admission in a university in the U.S… They don’t get it. They don’t understand how I can bear studying more than the stuff from school. Your story is very inspiring and it is definitely an inspiration for me in my quest for admissions in universities of the U.S…
Thank you for posting this FortunaHope!
My old school had circumstances similar to yours. I wish I had stayed for the high school. I could have stood out so much more there - I could have skipped a few grades in math and science, probably. I think I would have liked it more as well. But instead, I chose to go to a normal regents-prep school because it sounded good. Honestly, it sucks. The teachers are awful and we don’t learn much. The teachers at my old school were so much better.
Thanks for the epiphany/inspiration.