you may feel that not having more money for uwnk is a downer, but just remember this.....there will always be more oportunities in the future. having 6 grand at 17 is a good start. i was working a 63 hour a week for 10 bucks when i was your age (minimum wage didn't cover me, i had to take what i could get). be patient and do not, i repeat, no not shoot for the home run every time......it's too easy to strike out.