<p>I’m not one to think kids have to stay close to home. Let them spread their wings! But not all feel this way. Does your mom want you to live at home? Will she let you go X far from home? You’ve got time but maybe if you started by approaching her and finding out how far is far. Is 2 hours from home close enough? Draw a 100 mile circle on a map - there are LOTS and LOTS of great schools in the NY/NJ/PA/DE/DC area that might fit the bill for both of you.</p>