If you participate in independent enrollment in colleges and universities, it is useful (generally you can lower your score). But times have changed now, so I'd better take the college entrance examination. Since you can win the prize in the competition, there should be no problem in the college entrance examination. Don't think about past honors. The most important thing is to take your own ideals to the exam and fill in your volunteers.

I'm in a similar situation. I didn't enroll myself, but I passed the college entrance examination and went to my favorite university.

I hope my answer can help you and wish you success!