<p>Many colleges have an admission counselor “assigned” (not the right word but I hope you know what I mean) for homeschoolers. As I’ve looked at college websites so many of them have a page for homeschoolers which only means they’ve recognized that we are a valid player in college admissions 
Some schools have additional requirements for homeschoolers, I’ve found they just want to verify your ability to be successful in their (rigorous) curriculum. </p>
<p>You express yourself very well! I would suggest talking to a college near where you live, even if it’s not on your current list. It would be convenient and you will likely learn something of value that will help with your chosen schools.</p>
<p>Do you have an adult in your life who can help you navigate the college admissions path? I’m sorry that your parents have said they’ve given up on you. Don’t give up on them - they may turn the corner sometime in the future. I think parents have such high, often unreasonable and unattainable, goals for our children and we view our “success” (whatever that means) as parents in how our children turn out and how the world sees them. Sad but true.</p>
<p>Keep us posted on things, okay?</p>