Repeated sophomore year but with very good grades..will it affect much?

Applying to College
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<p>Hi~!
I'm currently a junior, but have one concern..
At the end of my sophomore year, I moved schools and my parents made me drop one grade and repeat my sophomore year. I had perfect grades and all (4.0 gpa) but I started school early and went to first grade at the age of 5. My parents didn't want me to go to college too early o_O well, it was kinda complicated..
So, do you think this would affect college acceptances when the time comes?? How can I explain to these colleges and give a good reason for dropping a grade?
oh and when i take tests, theres a section where it asks how many years expected in high school, and i always feel that it ruins my "reputation" to the colleges if i put 5 years...Am I supposed to put 5?</p>

<p>Thanks!!</p>

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<p>Just be honest. If you're doing the Common App, explain circumstances in the Additional Information box. If you're using another app, submit a letter explaining things with your application. I don't think it could hurt you--it's not like you failed a grade and HAD to repeat, it's just that it was a better route for you in your situation. Colleges shouldn't penalize you for that. And on the tests, I think you should put 5. I don't even think colleges would see that info, it's probably just for statistical analysis. Everything will be fine. Good luck!</p>