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Question #38:

I am a junior and am debating whether I should graduate early. I don't like high school and would rather jump into college, but I don't know if I'm ready. Should I take more classes in high school or should I graduate and take classes at a community college ? (courtesy of Natalie Leach, West Jordan, UT)

Answer #38:

If you have taken all the courses you need for acceptance to a competitive college, you can consider graduating early. Only you know, however, if you are ready for the academic and personal independence of college. Would you plan on attending a community college even if you stayed in high school for four years? If not, why not take a course or two on the college level but stay in high school? Are you planning to apply to a college beyond the community college level? Also, what about your GPA and class standing? Are they where you want them to be when a college considers you as a potential applicant? Another year might bring them up. Most upper- classmen just want to get out of high school, but the truth is, it's not so easy out there. Think long and hard before you make this decision. EDUFAX provides services for the Collegebound High School Student.

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