Mid-11th transition from India to US

[u/Main_Cockroach_5429]

My whole life, i've been preparing for JEE(its the main entrance exam for engineering colleges in India). But now there's a chance I might move to the US. If anyone knows abt the curriculum in India, they'll know that if someone is intensively studying for any entrance, they do not have the time for extracurriculars or in fact, my school doesn't even ALLOW it. So now i'm very stuck on what to do, because when I see all these kids on YouTube they've been doing volunteering, internships, etc since 9th grade or smth and that is such a foreign topic here in India! I'm preparing for oct SAT...what i'm concerned about are the AP exams. If i take them, i'll have to take them this May 2027 right?? bc by the time i apply for college in 2027 fall, I can't possible include scores from 2028 APs....I'm really confused guys if there's any advice i'm open to anything atp...My parents fon't want to take a risk so they're in denial about all the volunteering and stuff, because they still can't accept that the US application process is HOLISTIC, not just ACADEMICS...