Hi Dawn. I sympathize with your situation, however, I was wondering if it would be possible for you to commute from LI to NYC? I know students that do the same thing and also have obligations at home in LI. I'm saying this only b/c your numbers are great, whereas you should be applying to the likes of Columbia, NYU, (and Fordham as a safety). Maybe even as a part-time student? You will undoubtedly be accepted to Hofstra, and it should be with a full-ride!
Best wishes.
Hey LadyDay

I agonized over which schools I would apply to. I would have applied to NYU. Columbia and Fordham if I really thought I would be able to handle the commute into the city, as I intend to go to school full time.
I know I would hate the commute into the city. I love to shoot out there for leisurely jaunts, but I know I am not down for it on the daily. In addition, I need to be here for my mother and I'll also be doing some consulting/contract work on the Island to keep money in the bank so it really would be better for me to be here on LI.
And I'm keeping my fingers crossed for some money from Hofstra, or even Touro for that matter. A sistah is hoping not to add too much to her debt from undergrad and grad school, lol.
Thanks for taking the time to give some encouragement!
Edited because I addressed you incorrectly, my bad
