I just want to say I hope this was real
Reflection and not said in a grumpy, tongue in cheek way. SO much of life is like this and if your parents haven’t prepared you for that then this is a great lesson for many things later in life, not just college. There will be many times when you don’t get a second chance and when things aren’t really fair. It is much better to realize that/learn it at 14.
Good luck. It seems like some of the more knowledgeable posters think you have a strong chance.