<p>Thanks for the high quality replies. I spoke with my counselor and band director today. They both urged me to do HBOA. Unfortunately, if I do try out for All-State and decide to go to HBOA, they will ban me from trying out my senior year. I really want to make All-State again though. All-State results come out late January every year, after apps for most schools are due. So if I have All-State Band 9-11 and HBOA 11, and hopefully 12, will that be a good path to take?</p>