First of all — sorry for the belated response!
Senior year (especially the conclusion of it) is an insanely tumultuous time, between preparing for AP exams, family obligations, scholarships, homework, and running two separate robotics events at different venues... "Free time"? I've forgotten what that even means!
Thank you for all of your insights.
I greatly value the experiences each of you have shared here, and I have considered everything stated.
Regardless, I'm conflicted at the decision on whether or not to take a break from FRC. I fully understand the rationale behind taking a year off, and I know where my priorities should lie; academia
is more important. Perhaps I'll base this decision on my performance during the first semester of college.