Graduating High School as a Junior

TheMan777
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:28:57 +0000

From your first post:



I am a junior in high school and because I seem like I am more mature and academically way ahead of my peers (especially in the math and sciences) at the moment, am considering an early leave from high school.



humbleness FTL

Now - on to helping you! I think that you should stay in high school. No matter how academically excellent you are, there are ALWAYS things that you can do in your senior year that would A. Make you a better candidate, B. give you time to figure out a little more about yourself, and C. Give you time to be a kid before moving away from everyone you know and venturing the world for yourself.

If it will not be as hard next year, then start taking Community College or local university courses. As much as I didn’t want to take some of those courses during my own high school career, I cannot say that they were a waste as many got me out of my Core General Ed. Requirements and on to doing stuff that is more applicable to my field, plus it was WAYYYYY cheaper than tuition in college >_<.

Even if they do not transfer, take a few to get yourself into college mode and to find out what interests you. Based on what you are saying, you will definitely be able to do a lot.

Relax, enjoy, and start planning for your future - itll be exciting, but also difficult at many points.