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<p>That is young. Two of my boys headed off to college at 18+ and the youngest will be 19 when he leaves. I’m with the parent(s) who say to call the school tomorrow and as you can see there are very much varied opinions. Ask if you can defer for a year and maintain any scholarships. There is absolutely nothing wrong with taking a breather for year, entering next year with an entire class of kids most of whom will be your age and a whole new attitude. It will also give you a breather to contemplate more what it is you want from the college experience, never a bad thing. Too often kids get caught up in the frenzy or their parents get caught up in the frenzy of high school boom then college. Parents worry that the kids will never go to college if they don’t go right after high school. My feeling is that kids will go when they are committed and feel the need to go. There is no law that says you must head out 3 months after you graduate from high school and life is a long haul not a short sprint. </p>
<p>The most successful college students aren’t always the ones that did the best in high school…successful students are the students that understand why they are there and have their heads wrapped around that particular experience and can savor and appreciate the experience. For a few it’s 17, for many it’s 18 and many more are 19 or 20 or 21 or older.</p>