<p>She may have become angry, but she did hear you. She walked away because she has been using you, as a sounding board, to make herself feel better, and you didn't let her. That's a good result, believe it or not.
Does she often use you as a sounding board, as a "parent" when she's upset, expecting you to sympathize with her? Try not to let her do this - it will really sap your energy and self-esteem. Divorced parents sometimes make the mistake of using their kids as a sounding board, as a parent or spouse replacement. You're the kid and she's the mom, and you shouldn't need to manage her psychological state. Hopefully you have at least one college on your list of acceptances that will allow you to live at school and have a breather from your home situation. Given time, your mom can come to terms with her own disappointments, and your relationship with her will probably improve. Good luck to you, dear. And don't worry about abcd college. I think you'll enjoy wherever you land.</p>