I don't know if it's a great idea to skip a year between HS and college. If you thought you were apathetic now... just see what 12 months of doing nothing will do to you. Unless you are planning on doing something particular (work, volunteering), or if you have Jew levels of money to travel or fritter away, you'll be bored. Blowing off the 2nd semester of senior year, and then relaxing in the summer should adequately refresh someone for college. Besides, unlike HS you generally are going to be taking courses that interest you.