<p>Hello! In my city there is a new college prep school opening. My parents are trying to decide if I should go to that school, or the local public school. At the college prep school I can take more AP courses, and have a definite math class my senior year, however the public school has more extra curricular activities, which school would look better to college admissions officers, or would it really matter?</p>
<p>"new" would make me a little hesitant; the new school won't have a track record, so adcoms (and you!) won't know how to judge the programs. Typically, the first few years are a bit ragged (yes, I know there are exceptions). If your local public is solid, you can afford to be picky. If the new school has great, experienced faculty and an administration that's grounded, as well as the funds to guarantee space and personnel, then it might offer an advantage -- not just for college admissions, but for an exciting year with lots to learn.</p>