<p>Something similar happened to me almost three years ago. It was not pretty - one of my teachers spoke to my mum on my behalf, and we didn’t talk for two weeks after that (I counted). Now our relationship is much better and based on my own experience, I think the first thing you should keep in mind is, what your mother said is in no way a final or condemnatory word on your college acceptance. You were doubtless a factor in your own admission to college, and your mother’s words don’t invalidate that. The reverse is also true: your mother believes she played a role in your acceptance to Macalester, and you won’t be able to talk her out of the idea - so let it go, don’t let it eat at you.</p>
<p>The second thing is, since you’re already going off to college, just hold out, don’t do anything to antagonize your parents. When you’re in college, you’ll be doing a lot of things on your own that your mum can’t take credit for. If you do well then, that’s a reflection on your ability to keep your affairs in order, and your mum will realize that.</p>