<p>ndelevan – If the University of Southern California is a university that interests you, you might want to consider their RHP (Resident Honors Program), which accepts students who have finished their junior year of high school – a high school diploma is not required. These students enter the uni as freshmen and graduate in four years – or conceivably less if they have a lot of AP credit. Also take a look at the Thematic Options program at USC, which is a small honors program that all RHP students may participate in. There are 30-40 RHP students each year, they all have at least 1/4 tuition scholarships for four years, and are eligible for more if they apply by Dec. 1. (USC gives merit scholarships.)
I have a kid who is in the program now, liked high school, but felt he was done with it. He knew what he wanted to study in college and was extremely focused. His hs let him count his first year of college as his senior year of hs, so he graduated with his class following his freshman year of college. He was ready, and there hasn’t been a moment of regret.<br>
If this interests you, you might want to go onto the USC board and find some students who are in the program now who could tell you more about it and about their experiences.</p>