hi Lnathus,

I was in my international student advisor office yesterday. I asked about u'r friend situation. He said. there is no need to apply change of status if she decides to go to school. Unless she doesnt miss any time period on going back to school.( a person acting as if his/her h1 never approved and continuing f1 status). he explained if she keep maintaing f1 status (continue school after opt) her Sevis record would never get canceled and her h1 status will cancel automatic. because a person can stay in only one visa status in usa. I hope this help. pls. do more research. But I think if u'r friend decide to go school and dont start working after oct 1st she should be fine.