<p>I’m currently a junior and had the option to graduate early by taking an extra math and english but I decided not to because the idea is kind of silly to me.</p>
<p>If there are extenuating circumstances like social problems, or truly being TAG, I could see the jump as natural, but for a couple extra years in retirement and more money? That’s ridiculous. </p>
<p>Life isn’t so linear that you can just predict “If I start working earlier, I’ll be able to retire and have more money” for one and I think a much better move would have been for the student to apply himself and try to get into a better college. </p>
<p>This student goes Ball State (3.38 GPA and 22 ACT), which is hardly fitting of someone graduating early. I think he would have much better prospects if he just waited a year and graduated with his class and using his extra time did something for his community or something to further his career locally (like an internship). And THEN went to a better college and got the experiences and the network to create a successful career.</p>
<p>Rushing though classes online really limits the learning potential of the student as well – which is dumb because why not take advantage of every opportunity.</p>
<p>Highschool in three years for more money and longer retirement is an oversimplification of life and the job market and just a really awful idea.</p>