<p>The OP is not acting “entitled” if he says he would like to go to school in NY. He has something he is excited about doing, and is trying to do it. That is not the definition of entitlement. I 100% understand where he is coming from. When I was in high school all I wanted was to go to school as far away from home as I could, to experience a new world. Those who criticize him for wanting that just don’t understand the mindset. That’s not “entitled.” That’s looking for fresh horizons. Now, I am a New Yorker, and I think the OP should reconsider St. John’s. He probably just doesn’t know enough about it. He might not convince his parents to pay for a school in NY, but that does not mean his desire to go is foolish.</p>
<p>That being said, I wouldn’t recommend someone without much money to come to NY. You won’t believe what it costs. I wouldn’t recommend CUNY, as someone did, just because the cost of living is so high. I don’t even think CUNYs have dorms, but I could be wrong.</p>
<p>I wish you luck, OP. I can relate!</p>