<p>I’m not a college admissions official or a high school guidance counselor, so perhaps those people will have more specific information for you. But I am a parent. I think my first question would be, Is my child really ready for college? He made a serious mistake and has had to withdraw from a school he’s attended for almost four years. I guess I would want to explore what happened. Does he need some more time to mature? Is he having trouble dealing with academic pressure, the college application process, social issues? Has he been honest with you about what happened?</p>
<p>If you can afford it, I think an extra year of high school (at another school, in this case) could be beneficial. </p>
<p>I would worry less about how this all impacts his college choices and be focused on what’s best for your child right now and in the near future. You might want to consider some counseling for him or for all of you. You are not in a happy place right now, but hang in there. Things have a way of working out.</p>