Hi WhiteRaven1 – I’ll jump in because I have twins who went through the process four years ago. If you search by my screenname you can read all about our journey. I’m already feeling for you because the process is overwhelming for each person, but perhaps exponentially so for siblings who are competing not just with everyone else out there, but also against each other. THEN, add on twins who don’t have a lot of parental support and quite honestly it feels overwhelming. Here’s my initial advice. You need your parents’ support on some basic levels – you need to know how much they will be willing to pay for your college (and if they cannot pay for everything, you will need their help to fill out the FAFSA when the time comes). That information will help you revise your list of schools to include some that are “financial fits”. You don’t want to spend all your time and hard-earned summer earnings trying to get in and then not be able to afford any of your choices because you didn’t have those conversations about money with your folks. I would also recommend you get a copy of Mary Anna Dennard’s book “I GOT IN” which gives a great overview of the college audition process. Beyond that, you might want to approach some of the coaches (Mary Anna Dennard’s College Audition Coach or Ellen Lettrich’s MTCA or Chelsea Diehl’s My College Audition or others – use Google) to see if they might give you a full or partial scholarship (you would need to make the case for this with them individually) for the coaching season. Having a coach on your side to help you through the process would be advantageous for you and your sister because there are many things that can slip through the cracks. Coaching groups also offer a lot of support as students and families get to know each other. If you try this route, you might have your parents sit in on your first Skype consultation with the coach(es) so they can hear more about the realities of the process. Lastly, consider reaching out to the parents of other friends or students you know who have gone through the college audition process as they can probably offer helpful advice. (This board is good too – but always confirm information you receive here with individual schools.) I’m not sure what area of the country you’re in, but this is more challenging if you live far from the majority of schools – i.e. in the West. Perhaps look for some “hidden gem” schools close to you that might offer lower travel costs. I don’t want to discourage you. I think particularly self-directed, organized, motivated students are able to negotiate this process successfully every year. Best wishes.