More of an Advice Discussion. Long post, don't have to read.

<p>I'm different from other people who post discussions on this website. Unlike most people, I am an a kid under my parent's Student Visa, and we have been here for 9 years. Because of my international student title, I am not offered almost any aid or benefits from most colleges. (Even from some that I want to go to).
And I know that the International Students are overlooked when comparing my admissions with someone from who is In-State or someone who is either a citizen or a permanent resident.</p>

<p>My parents have told me numerous times that they have tried their hardest to get a green card, but to be honest? I don't believe them. It might be a stupid assumption but at the same time, I know they didn't do their hardest. Now i'm stuck being an international student, and to be honest I'm more American than any other Americans who were born here. I developed and grew in the United States, the place where I learned how to live life, how to socialize and how to plan my future. But with this title, I'm crippled.</p>

<p>For example, pitt offered me to apply a hail to pitt application, where some of the benefits might come with it, possible aid and such but I was denied of the application because I'm simply an child under a student visa.
I don't know what to do, the application process is much harder for me than for other people. It's hard having the burden that my chances are lower and how my parents expect me to go a good college.</p>

<p>Also, y mom always, ALWAYS tells me how If I studied harder I could've gotten a scholarship from private schools. To be honest, she can't blame it all on me. My parents have never really considered my future until the end of sophomore year, when it was too late. Before that, my parents and I had no knowledge of planning ahead. Now, she's putting all the blame on me because I didn't work hard enough. And I might not have, but the fact that she puts all the burden on me maddens me. </p>

<p>-Sigh- I don't even know what to do anymore. I'm starting to get depressed as the college deadlines approach.. Please help...</p>

<p>Nothing will get better by complaining. You have to make the best of the situation you are in. That is the only and any advice anyone can give you. Good luck.</p>