<p>I really need some advice from you guys. I was recently informed by my guidance counsolor that I am elligible to graduate next yr (2009), whic is a year early. I want to know if any one has done this before and if they regrett it. Also I just want input on wether or not this is a good decsion. Pease help!!</p>
<p>no, i wouldnt graduate early. id dual enroll in college courses to get more college creits.</p>
<p>I've looked into that, but my hs won't let u dual enroll b/c they offer college classes but they don't give you credit. It makes no sense at all to me but my school isn't all that bright.</p>
<p>Are YOU sure that you want to graduate early? What about your friends, et cetera? Does it matter to you that you will not graduate with your class? While this should not be the most important factor in your decision, it should be considered.</p>
<p>High school is very much a social process.</p>
<p>I believe that I want to graduate early. As far as friends majority of my friends are actually class of 2009 members, so friends is not really an issue; and it doesn't bother to not graduate with my class because like i said most of my friends are class of 2009 or already in college. Anymore input?? Has anyone graduated early or known some one who did?</p>
<p>What sort of courses would you be missing that you might want to take your [regular] senior year? It would also give you more time to get up your ACT/SAT scores, et cetera, and round out your college applications.</p>
<p>the only courses I would be missing would be the electives i would take, since all required courses are completed or will be by nxt yr. The electives I would miss would be Band/Choir, Public Speaking (I don't need it since I'm a Speech and Debate team meber), and Forensic Science, but these are just courses I need to fill up my time so I don't just have studyhalls</p>
<p>Would you not take any sort of higher-level courses? Honors or AP?</p>
<p>all my current courses are honors or advanced, my school does not offer AP or IB courses.</p>
<p>And there are not any further courses that you could take? Senior level anything?</p>
<p>More importantly, do you think your application will be rounded off enough at the end of your next year to be as competitive as other [actual] graduating seniors?</p>
<p>and as far as honors or advanced classes a regular senior yr they're wouldn't be any because none are currently offered for the senior level.</p>
<p>No further courses to take since they are in my scheduale for nxt yr b/c i took the freshman cources in middle school. And for the schools I'm applying to I do feel my application would be rounded enough to be competitive. (I'm planning on applying to Houghton, North Western College (Iowa) and some other smaller schools.</p>
<p>If your school offers any options that do not seriously hold back your education, I'd stay. High school is as much of a social experience as it is an academic one, if not more.</p>
<p>Now, if your high school really holds you back and there are no courses that you can take, then I'd suggest you graduate early. This seems to be your case.</p>
<p>So it all boils down to: if your high school is going to be so lacking that your senior year will be a 90% waste that gets out of the academic mood, graduate early. Otherwise, stay for the social value.</p>
<p>Before you do anything though, you really should talk to the administration about dual enrollment though. If counselors don't allow it, elevate the case to principals, etc.</p>
<p>If you think there is nothing left for you to do in high school and feel you're a competitive applicant, I would suggest you go ahead and graduate early.</p>
<p>thank you for your input excelblue. I will look into the dual enrollment but last i knew my high school does not allow it for some reason, but I wil look into it.</p>
<p>Georgeanne, thank you once again for your helpful advice.</p>
<p>Megan, many states have laws that say you can do dual enrollment if courses are not offered by your high school. Check to see if you have one of those. Besides that, I know some people who graduated early and I don't know any of them who don't regret it. Senior year isn't something you want to miss.</p>
<p>I think i will look into dual enrollment. Thanks for all the input and advice. Anyother advice out there?</p>
<p>Does any one else have any input???</p>
<p>Maybe you could use the "extra" year to beef up your resume in terms of activities? </p>
<p>I would first check with colleges you plan on applying to and see how they see early graduates. Some colleges are pretty weary about accepting students with only three years of high school under their belts.</p>