When my D met with her NYU academic advisor at the end of the year- they laid out a couple of different paths. One is to graduate in 3 years. She came with a stack of ap credits - and credits from NYU summer program for HS students. She would need to do one J term or summer term to get all hours in. Just taking a “normal” schedule she will have all her credits in And graduate in 3 1/2 years. Or she can add extra classes (a minor? Study abroad?) and stay the full 4 years. There has been a LOT of conversation at our house this summer as to which is the best way to go- still up in the air. Depends on the next phase of her journey. But it can be done- esp if you come with credits. That is why I recommend staying with ap classes etc (if available) in the senior year. It makes things crazy- but can be worth it.