Photography!

<p>Last year, I took a photo course at my high school and fell in love with photography.
i think it's something i might want to continue as a hobby, but not major in or anything.
i can't fit it into my schedule b/c ap classes but i'm working on a portfolio this year (junior year).
anyone have any advice about where i can get an opinion, where i can get published or put on a display locally?
would it be bad or good to send the porfolio in my college apps?
please help! i am a TOTAL amateur in photo!</p>