Would you consider this a double life?

You are so lucky your parents support you. I think Plan B is better, because it's closer to your home and I'm sure going for so long will make you miss your dad and friends. I think plan A is too complicated, because anything could go wrong. But also, think of it this way. California will be full of girls with the same dreams and determination as you and your friend. I don't think you will get into a movie/tv series except for being extras, because nowadays, you have to be PERFECT to get seen. If you don't have much acting experience, you won't get considered. Stars are born and raised on set. They have been on the screens, small and big since they were born. They will be considered over you (Sorry if this is negative). I don't think it's so easy to get part time jobs/an apartment straight away. Before you have enough money for the apartment, where will you live? What happens if you get a role in a series/movie, and your friend doesn't? Will she go back to Illinois for the normal 6 months? Or vice-versa? Consider the consequences before trying to move to California. I'm very lucky. The closest performing arts school to me is 15mins drive away, but I'm not going there. I'm going to a private school with an amazing theatre and music program. I wouldn't consider plan 1. It's too much like a perfect fantasy, so I don't think it would work. Sorry again if I'm being negative. Go for Plan B, if you can.