<p>“Projecting” means “thinking into the future.” I tell people that I will finish my PhD in 2013. I probably will, but I am still projecting because anything can happen. I might finish earlier, or later, or not at all. Regardless of what words you use, any time you speak about what “will” or “might” happen at a future time is projecting anyway. It wasn’t a comment on whether Qwerty would or wouldn’t or should or shouldn’t, so calm down. I wasn’t passing an indictment on graduating early - it’s not always a good idea, but sometimes it is and sometimes it happens.</p>
<p>In any case, the OP answered my question. I was less concerned about whether you could finish in 2 years, OP, than whether it might be a good <em>idea</em> for you to do so. Just because a person has a million AP credits doesn’t mean graduating earlier is a good idea if that would cause that person to miss out on opportunities that will enhance his or her chances of getting a job or opportunity in the future. With that said, my advice is just to start conducting research early - this year if possible - so you can maximize the next 3 years.</p>