<p>Ladylikeliz,</p>
<p>You’ve been given some very good advice, much of it from people who have been in similar situations, so I will not repeat any of it. But I would add that if $18k a year is a big burden for you, then perhaps you should forego the unpaid internship this summer (and the car) and seek paid employment. Once you have matriculated at UChicago, you may be able to do a paid summer fellowship (although that will require room/board expenses).</p>