<p>Do what feels right, not what you think will look the best. I know Maryland has already notified All-State band qualifiers; do you already know that you made All-State? Often, those rules about performing if you make it don’t take into account that a student might actually achieve something higher than All-State band because most students never do. Good luck with your decision. All-State you have done, HBOC you haven’t. Next year, you can write about it in your essays!</p>