<p>Hello, I’m currently a sophomore student in MN.
I’m an international student…Asian.</p>
<p>I’m wondering if it is okay to have a year off between sophomore and junior year.
My grandparents’ health is very bad… and my grandma(dad’s mother) had just past away and I couldn’t even go to the funeral because I couldn’t get the air ticket… I cried whole few days…
Yeah, I’m frustrated and worried about my grandparents…</p>
<p>So, I’m thinking about having a year off and go back to my country
just at least to see(!) my grandparents… before it’s too late.</p>
<p>Is there going to be much disadvantage toward the admission?
Right now, I’m straight A student and I think (I hope) I can still maintain
my grade even after a year off.
If I do this, I’ll be homeschooled for a year and I’ll still study and take AP tests and stuff… Also, after one year, I’ll be junior(not senior).
Should I do this or should I just stay next year in US?</p>
<p>please give me some advices.
Especially, those who had one or two year offs or gap years… Please tell me how that works…</p>
<p>You obviously love your grandparents. It’s right for you to want to spend time with them. Still, the current schoolyear is 2/3 over. By all means, go back this summer and assess the situation before deciding whether to take a year off or to return to your school. </p>
<p>Having said this, I do not think that taking a year off should cause problems, especially if your explain in your college application that this was due to family circumstances. The most important issue in my opinion is for you to keep up your momentum. Homeschooling is a great option. It will prevent you from losing knowledge and study skills, and will help you advance. Since you are a straight A student, it may even help you advance faster than if you were to stay in school, as you will be able to proceed at your own pace. There are many excellent homeschooling resources, including distance learning resources. You may want to discuss your options with your GC and principal before the school year is over. Would they let you return as a senior? What would they need from you to place you into appropriate classes upon your return? </p>