<p>Think about it in terms of ROI. You’re going to make $x more for having an American degree, but you will have to pay $y more in order to get it</p>
<p>If $x per year justifies the $y you have to pay out, go for an American school. If the x value matters little to you, go to the Philippines for school.</p>
<p>On a further note… I’m putting myself through school right now (Parents are apathetic towards me getting a college education. Therefore I’m not independent, but they won’t help pay) and it really sucks, but it’s doable. Don’t let your parents stop you from achieving your biggest dreams. I had to put aside USC for two years, but in the end I may end up somewhere better anyway, so who knows.</p>
<p>Good luck brother, and remember. Focus on HS first. You still have 2.5 years left. Good grades, good grades, and good grades.</p>