<p>I don’t know enough about the OP, but I don’t think one can generalize about all who go off to college at an age younger than that which is typical. I agree that academic readiness is not enough justification for going to college early. But there are some students who are ready in all developmental areas to go to college earlier than usual. </p>
<p>The OP will likely be 16 by the time she enters college. My daughter went to college at age 16 after her junior year of high school (she graduated with a diploma). However, she also entered K a year early and so where we live, she was the age of someone who should have just finished 10th grade when she left for college. She was ready in all developmental areas, not just intellectually. She even went from a very small rural town of 1700 people to NYC for college. She had a very successful college experience, achieved a lot including scholarships and national awards, and was a leader at her college in several capacities even though she was younger than the student body. She graduated college at age 20 and has accomplished a lot since then and is now 23. It is not for all people. I don’t know if it is right for the OP, but it is for some kids.</p>