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Should I listen to my mom and go to the university that I don't want to go to?

I have received, my AS level and got BBC, and I got predicted ABB.

My Mother said that instead of going to the school I wanted (which I needed AAB), I should go to a school with lower entry requirements so I have a better chance to go to uni. However, I don't see myself going to uni that she picks. And I get where she coming from, so I can have a lot of safety options.

However, the school that I picked had a little higher entry requirement, and she disapproved of them, saying that since better students with good grades go to this school, I wouldn't catch up with the lessons and I would eventually fail university.

I was also planning to resit some of my exams. However, she disagrees. Because she thinks I don't need to since the university that she chose already fits the entry requirement that is needed. However, I have one university that I want to go to. I also plan to take a gap year but she said that I must go to uni no matter what. (I think she is too scared that I will do something else in the gap year and I don't want to go to uni the next year)

I know she cares about me a lot. However, Should I still resit my exams(without her approval)?

Do what you want

Parents worry about things. It would be helpful if you can address her concerns directly, especially if you can show evidence that your preferred way can work. Do some research about what positive things you can do during your gap year and show them to your mom to give her some assurance. Maybe you could write to your preferred uni and ask about your chances of getting in and staying in with your predicted grades? You should try to calmly and objectively discuss things with your mom, so that both of you make a decision that you can both accept. It will be better for you to continue to receive her support.