Gap Year Questions?? Please Help!!

<p>I'm currently a Junior in high school and considering taking a year off before college, but I have some concerns/questions that would be great if I could get answered</p>

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<li><p>I am taking AP courses in high school, so would my AP credits still be transferable if I took a year off before college?</p></li>
<li><p>I have a 3.9 GPA, so would my high school grades still be applicable for college scholarships?</p></li>
<li><p>Pro/Cons from people that have taken a year off would be great!</p></li>
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