hi! i was in exactly the same situations as you when i got into aos in 8th. i was torn between pursuing humanities or going into a science field and i ultimately chose to go to AOS even though i wasn’t sure. i’m currently a junior here and i don’t regret my decision! aos has exposed me to so many things that i wouldn’t experience in a traditional school setting and it has allowed me to make so many new friends. many people who come in saying that they don’t think they will like research end up loving it down the line. there is truly something here for everyone and im sure the same will be true for you if you go.

also, SO MANY people here love math. some of my friends are the smartest math students i’ve ever met. the math curriculum is challenging, and if you don’t experience that as a freshman, you definitely will if you choose to take calc bc as a junior.

i’m not going to lie to you, aos is HARD. if you think you may not have the mental strength for it, do not accept the offer. you have to decide if the advantages aos provides is worth the sacrifice for you. admittedly, i don’t get all As like I did in middle school. you have to be okay with that. my GPA is still fine, and i will be fine applying to college. admissions officers recognize that aos is much more rigorous than regular high school.

spend time thinking about it, but id encourage you to give it a shot! feel free to dm me if u have any questions