<p>Staying in high school an extra year: In fact, that is extremely common, especially for athletes trying to qualify for DI scholarships (or sometimes Ivy-type admission), but also for kids who are not satisfied with the quality of their college-oriented resumes as of the fall of their 12th grade year. Usually they take a post-graduate year at another school, often a private school (often a boarding school). They apply as freshmen during their “Grade 13” year.</p>