Thanks! I have developed a really close relationship with my HS counselor, and she is highly aware of my goals and has really helped put me in a position to succeed. Like I have mentioned in some previous comments, I am working on finding some schools beyond the top choices where I feel would be a good fit.
Next school year, I think that I have set myself up well to be able to really focus on my applications and essays. I will have exhausted the course offerings at my school (except for AP Lang/Comp) by next year, so I will be taking a lot of CC courses which should provide some extra flexibility in my schedule. I definitely agree with what you said, there are lots of opportunities out there and I know I’ll be happy wherever I end up!