When a high school counselor tells her learning-disabled, first-born child, Marie, she's not smart enough for college, Victoria is thrown back in time to when her father said the same thing-to her. Determined to prove them both wrong, Victoria begins college to help her five children. With raw honesty and humor, Determination: Mother of Five Conquers College chronicles Victoria's relentless pursuit of education, from community college to an Ivy League scholarship. As she juggles coursework, parenting, and self-doubt, she fights not only for her own success but also for Marie's future. But does she have what it takes to graduate at this level-and can she help Marie defy the odds as well? A story of resilience, grit, and the power of belief, Determination proves that perseverance matters and can make success happen, even for those who learn differently.