<p>I'm very interested in a program very similar to work-study. It'd require me leaving my high school, and moving 1300 miles away by myself if I'm accepted...which I'm okay with. I'm currently about to enter my junior year, and I'm going to be at my HS at least for the fall semester, probably leaving in spring. I'm pretty upset that I'd be leaving my #10 spot for someone else to have, but I'm really excited about this chance...I'd be working with a lot of important people, and it's a once in a lifetime opportunity. If I leave and come back to traditional schooling, say after a year, will this hurt me in college admissions? As will giving up most of my extra-currics? The classes where I intend to go aren't weighted, AP, or anything like that but they're rigorous enough...since this is diferent from a traditional, prep, or even homeschooling, will this be a positive or a negative? I know I'm asking a million and one questions, but I'm so stressed about the repercussions! So far my achievements at my current public HS in the boondocks of Texas are:</p>
<p>Freshman Year:
4 AP classes
Rank - #20/530
All Region Band Member
State Solo & Ensemble Competitor
Recognized Soloist at multiple competitions
Student Council Class Vice President, organized multiple school events
First Debater ever at my school (We had a debate team of two!), competed in L-D</p>
<p>Summer:
Attended NYLF-MED</p>
<p>Sophomore:
4 AP classes
Rank - #14/300
State Solo & Ensemble Competitor
Student Council Class President
Broadcast Journalism Anchor
Debater - Public Forum Debate, L-D (several awards), Informative Extemporaneous Speaking (several awards)
UIL - Advanced to regionals, at district: 3rd place Spelling & Vocab, 1st place Informative Extemp</p>
<p>Summer:
Spent volunteering at Botanical Gardens (so...many...hours...)</p>
<p>Junior Year:
5 APs
I'm going into my Junior year as #10/302 with a 3.86/4.0 UW, 4.79/5.0 W (we're obviously not a competitive class)
Band Section Leader (I'm in a very competitive, state+nationally acclaimed band)
National Honor Society
Lettered in academics/extra-curriculars</p>
<p>Hooks:
URM, African immigrant, low-income, (trilingual? haha)</p>