<p>I'm sure your mom's love for you is why she is trying to get you to go to CAU. She's willing to financially sacrifice for you to follow your original dream because she probably doesn't also realize that there are other, better options.</p>
<p>It really would be better if you return to your community college while continuing to use College Confidential and other resources to help you figure out the next step. This will give you the best chance of going to a four-year college that you can afford and that also will give you a good education that will help your future job prospects.</p>