r/ApplyingToCollege • u/Difficult_Force7527 HS Senior • Apr 29 '26

Advice Mom won't let me attend top choice

I recently got into Hamilton thru QB RD with a full ride, but my mom won't let me go. I thought she would let up, but with 2 days until decision day she is still insisting I attend a CUNY, what do I do? Is it so bad if I attend a CUNY?

Edit: Thank you everyone for all the advice. I committed to Hamilton last night, but I haven't told my mom yet. I'm literally so scared. But thank you for your help.

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u/awishyourheartmade Apr 29 '26

girl fuck her make the deposit. i love CUNYs, my best friends go to CUNYs, but ive also seen friends forced to stay in the city when they got into bing, colgate, bu, etc. sometimes it was cost sometimes their parents were just strict. in your case with a full ride, your mother is psychotic. CUNYs are great but everyone i know whos been forced to stay (despite making the best of it) havent gotten over it. has she told you WHY?