My parents abandoned me in a hospital at 13 because my ca.nc.er treatment was “too expensive.” 15 years later, hearing I was the Valedictorian of Columbia University College, they demanded VIP tickets

straight A’s. I scored higher on the SAT than Ashley ever had.

When it was time to apply to college, I had one dream.

“Columbia University,” I told Megan, staring at the brochure. “Their pre-med program is incredible. But it’s so expensive.”

“Apply,” Megan said immediately. “We will figure out the money.”

I got in with a strong merit scholarship, but housing continue reading …