OK so I have enough credits to graduate high school in 3 years instead of the usual 4 years. What should I do?

Question

I have enough credits and I'm moving to a new school anyway, so it's not like I'll be graduating before all my friends beause I've already left them all... This coming up year I'll be going into 10th grade and I'm only 14, so if I choose to graduate early I'll only be 16 when I graduate... going into college that early will be kind of scary but then again I'll be able to finish all my studies sooner!! What should I do?? Should I stay for the full 4 years or only 3 years?? please put yourself in my position and tell me what you would do and why?? Thanks in advance!!

Answer 1

Well, freshman year, there was this kid who had graduated early from high school, just by a year or two, and he was socially awkward with everyone. It might make sense to hang around for another year in high school and make the social transition from high school to college easier. Additionally, when you're old and look back on it, you would probably decide to hold onto your youth rather than advance so quickly. I think you should enjoy your last year of no responsibility and consequences and savor your time as a teenager.

Answer 2

I would counsel to stay for the 4 year period.  It is accepted that females are emotionally mature than males in the teen category.   I just would like for you consider taking additional math and science classes to your credits already earned.  Females are becoming such a large part of the primary care physic an practice in the U.S.   My own doctor saw me during the last two weeks of his life.  He had been anti-female all of this medical career.  A common attitude in the over 60 male doctor community. He stunned me as he broke into tears and apologized for his attitude about women in medicine.  I offered to shake hands and he asked that I hug him as leaving.  He knew that he was dying.  But, as his adviser on non-medical issues I was struck by his change of heart.   The world is open to bright young females.  I hope you will fulfill your promise as a student and a productive adult whether in science or the arts.  I just don't think you need to rush your life along.   An extra year also provides an opportunity to know people on a more meaningful level.  You will learn about character, honesty and generally what type of person you wish to be when you are an adult.  Congrats on an excellent school record.

Answer 3

I don't know how the US system works - But won't your fourth year contain more advanced courses that might be useful to you in college?

If you want to graduate early - You could always take a year out of education.  IT is common for school leavers in the UK to travel and work for a year, partially for experience and often for fun - I went to Malawi for seven months, but we leave at 18 in the UK.

Answer 4

Do you know what you want to go to college for?  Do you have a plan for your future?  I, for one, had no idea at 14 or even 16 yrs. old what I wanted to do for a living.  If you know what you want to do, then go for it.  Go to college.  Your new friends that you make at the new school will always be there, but there's no reason to hold yourself back if you know what you want to do.  I do suggest though, NOT taking a year off.  Just go right into college after high school.  It is very hard after you enter the work force and gain a certain independence to go back to college.    Then you can be stuck in a rut.  Not wanting to go back to school, then not advancing yourself.  If you don't know what you want to go to college for, then I suggest sticking it out in high school another year.   Good luck with your future and your dreams!