@CottenCandyTrill Yeah, no. I don’t think that schools will see that as a hook no matter how you twist it.
To the OP: You have quite an interesting story! Here’s my advice: repeat, because junior admissions is ** extremely.cut.throat. **. While I don’t think that it’s a great idea to switch from one bs to another, you do you. So you’re aiming for schools with 19-13% acceptance rates… I’m guessing that you’re already set on applying to Exeter (19%), and Andover (13%). I would recommend Choate (18%), Deerfield (16%), Saint Paul’s (13%), Hotchkiss (21%), Middlesex (16%), and Milton (14% this year).
I know that this seems extremely cynical, but it is absolutely likely that you won’t get into most of these schools if you apply for junior year no matter what you do.
If you are still here when you are applying, feel free to ask me any questions. I’m going to Choate, but I also know a lot about Middlesex and Milton, so feel free to ask any questions specifically about those schools!