<p>Grade13, don’t worry about what others think of your decision. I too am going to a school that is 10 minutes away from home and is never mentioned on CC. My family was totally supportive, but when I told some of the students and faculty at my high school about my decision, they gave me looks like “What the ****? Are you crazy?” That hurt me for a while because I thought these same people would be happy for me no matter what. But I had to do what was best for me. I know all about the “disadvantages” of staying close to home and not going to a higher tiered school, but I was happy with my decision. And besides, I know in my heart that I will be successful no matter what. That’s all that matters.</p>