So we're already in april and the convention starts in early july. I already have the pre requisites in motion.

-I have my room booked at the Hilton
-I have money to go
-Waiting to buy my ticket
-My GPA at school is a 3.7 so far
-My attendance instructor told me taking 2 absences to go to the convention is fine. He told me the teachers know I do my work and when I go to employment fairs, 3 absences in a whole year is easily overlooked and no hassle.

The main issue is my parents. I know I live with them, but I am 23 and in 2014 I came back in one piece. I have earned the right to go and it's my only vacation this year I really want to attend to. I heard the 2015 bronycon wasn't good at all, so I hope 2016 is much better.