<p>I recently discovered that I could possibly graduate a year early. I was just wondering how wise a move this is. Now, money is a big motivator in this, but would it really be worth sacrificing a whole year of college just to save money? It would be great if anyone who has been in this position could weigh in…</p>
<p>... odds are your college years will be some of the best years of your life... you have few responsibilities and have the most free time (generally speaking) with friends. </p>
<p>That said though, if money is a huge issue, or there is some sort of crisis that you need to deal with (like a dying relative), then you may want to leave early. </p>
<p>However, if you can stay, do. If you have most of your requirements out of the way, take some fun classes or in another department you had interest in. Work on your friendships that will last a life time. In general, have fun.</p>
<p>Well, I wouldn't do it. First off, it would not very appealing to employers or graduate schools knowing that you skip a year. They might question your maturity and your prepareness at their institutions/organization (Unless you got an awesome GPA to convince them otherwise). My dormmate next year is doing advance standing, and only because he plans to do a M.A. at BC in his fourth year. I whole heartedly recommend that you stay. However, there is one othe reason you should "temporary advance standing" (He he). Class scheduling goes from Senior to Freshman. So when it's getting to your turn to schedule your class, and you're freshman, bump yourself up as sophomore for that week so you can schedule your classes a week ahead of your classmate. After getting that classes you want, bump yourself back down as a freshman. You could do this all the ways until you're a real junior. Of course it's free and wouldn't cost you anything, maybe a little waiting time at the student office.</p>
<p>I was also considering this, as it would save my parents approximately $50,000. But I really don't want to shorten some of the best years of my life.</p>