<p>I will be going into my Sophmore year in high school this fall, and I am currently a U.S. citizen. I have taken all advanced (Honors and Pre-AP) classes, except for World History, in a very difficult public school (it is listed as one of the top 1,000 public schools in the U.S.). I am one year ahead in math (I'll be taking Algebra II next year). I also took AP Psychology as an elective as a Freshman. I made straight A's in all of my classes, and my GPA is 4.2. I am also involved with community theatre, swim team, and I am learning to accompany myself singing on the piano. I also got my first job last fall working as an actress/performer at the Texas Renaissance Festival. My parents are planning to move to Australia in the winter this coming year. I really want to move back to the U.S. and attend college in the states once I finish high school. I am concerned that having lived in a foreign country for my last 2/3 years of high school will negatively affect my chances of being accepted to colleges in the U.S. I was wondering if anyone knew whether this will or will not negatively affect my chances, and if anyone has gone through a similar experience.</p>
<p>I don’t necessarily think it will negatively impact your chances. In fact, it might even help you. For example, you might be able to talk about your experiences in Australia; any lessons learnt and how they affected you etc…</p>
<p>Take this from someone who has experienced the journey of living somewhere familiar (Sydney), and having to move somewhere not so familiar (US). Ok so I get it, it’s not exactly like your case, but I think you get the point I’m making…</p>
<p>The worst thing that could happen is that you got to experience another dimension of the planet and ended up with lasting memories…like I have.</p>
<p>Cheers.</p>