<p>This websight should be a good resource for you then, to talk with people all over America, who are all rooting for you.</p>
<p>You can also talk with the other kids in your school, guidance counselors, etc.</p>
<p>It sounds like your real gripe is that your parents aren’t gushing over your accomplishments.</p>
<p>That is sad, but in the end, if YOU know you are doing well, and are proud of your accomplishments, that’s what counts.</p>
<p>I do fear that you will have to wind up at a state university, because it doesn’t sound like your parents value academics.</p>
<p>I have 4 college degrees, and my ex wife has 3, so my son has been brought up to value academics.</p>