When my score came in, I was more than 20 points above the state university cutoff.
It wasn't a huge margin, but it was enough to apply to the out-of-state coastal university on my list.
After reading the score report, my mother said, "The community college here is good. You'd have no trouble finding a job after graduation."
"Why would I settle for community college?"
"Because it's close to home."
"My scores are good enough for a four-year university."
Her face hardened. "So what? You won't know anyone out there. With your condition, who's going to look after you if something happens?"
My father joined in. "We're your family. We only want what's best for you."
I had heard that line for years.
I stopped arguing.
Two days before the deadline, I completed my Common App in the school
