[Melissa Nute]

While you mention you are in an alternative high school program where you are taking college classes, once you are away from home & at college full-time, things will change. It won't be as easy as you expect it to be. That free time you think you will have isn't always there and it doesn't always happen once you get out in the 'real' world either.

Personally, I feel if you are looking to make an 'elite' team through an interview process you are missing the point of FIRST. FIRST is more than just a competition.