<p>Anyone here tried this and graduated early?
Do you have to be really good to do this? What classes do you take in community college after you graduated early?
I am going to switch school next year (not by choice), and I think that maybe I can take this test in my new school and graduate earlier. High school social life doesn't appeal to me particularly, so it doesn't really matter. I don't really care if I miss out the prom, graduation, etc.
The only thing I am worried about now is how, exactly, do you go through this process?</p>
<p>Can I bump?</p>
<p>Ive done it! (Yay!) Its super easy :)</p>
<p>Do you have to be really good? </p>
<p>By that I assume you mean smart?? The test itself is quite simple. It consists of two categories, English and math. It is very similar to the CAHSEE, which I assume youve taken? If you did well on the CAHSEE, you will easily pass the CHSPE. If you want to study for it, there are plenty of books and programs. I checked a few out from the library, but I never even used them. I didnt study at all, in fact, and passed if that gives you some idea of hard it is. The highest level math class I had taken prior the test was Geometry </p>
<p>As far as community college goes, thats where I am right now, but I was also taking a few classes there while I was still in high school. Im currently working my way through the IGETC (general education) requirements to transfer to a small private college in Fall 2013 (the same year that all of my friends will be starting college for the first time, coincidentally). </p>
<p>I also switched schools after my freshmen year (not by choice, either haha). You can still attend football games, plays, and prom as someones date if you want to. Also, graduation is boring as hell, be glad you get to skip it haha. You dont have to ditch the high school scene completely unless you want to. I didnt and I still hang out with my old friends. There are not a lot of college kids that want to hang with someone who isnt eighteen, so I dont really hang out with them anyway. And if youre a girl, you need to watch out for the guys that DO want to hang out with you </p>
<p>The test is not offered through specific schools, it is offered by the State of California and you will most likely be taking it at one of their testing centers. The process is very simple, you dont need to stress about it. What youre going to do is go to the website ([California</a> High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE)](<a href=“http://www.chspe.net%5DCalifornia”>http://www.chspe.net)) and register for the test. It costs $110.00 and you will have to prove that you are 16 years or older and have completed your sophomore year of high school or will complete it this year (I assume you have or will?). You will select a location and then go there to take the test on the date that you have selected. You will get your results back about a month later telling you whether you passed or not. If you have not passed or only passed a portion of the test, you can retake it. If you have indeed passed, you will receive a diploma in the mail. After that, you will need to go with one of your parents to your high school to officially drop out/be considered a graduate. Next, you will need to fill out an application at the community college you plan to attend and register for classes. Then youre done! TA DA!! You need to go through the website for more detailed information and what to bring and rules though, so make sure you do that. Its pretty straight forward </p>
<p>Your counselors are probably going to tell you not to do this… All of mine advised against it, but I did it anyway. The good thing about this test is that if you decide you want to go back to high school and take the regular classes and stuff, you can. So at least you have that to fall back on. Something to consider: if you need scholarships to go to college, you should probably stay in high school. Community college and transfer students are offered far less scholarship opportunities than freshman </p>
<p>Sooo, yeah! Thats how you do it… Sorry this was so long haha! Feel free to reply to this or PM if you want… I know the freaked out feeling this stuff can create when it gets overwhelming. I can also help you with community college stuff cause thats just as confusing and even more scary haha.</p>
<p>Hello, my son took the chspe 2 yrs ago and he is now getting ready to transfer to a 4 yr university. My son skipped his senior yr in high school because he was not into all the social drama in HS. I would recommend you taking the CHSPE it if you can be very focused on your studies because going this route is very different than high school. You will have no support in college unless you seek it out. And college professors don’t usually stick around much after class. You will be considered an adult College student once you are full time at a community college. I did help my son with class selection as he learned the ropes like most college freshman do anyway. I am also considering this route for my son’s younger sister who is finishing her freshman year of HS. I am also only recommending it to her because I know she will be focused on her studies and has the maturity to do what needs to be done. Good luck to you. I am glad that this test is an option for kids who don’t really care for the traditional HS route.</p>
<p>jjmom04: thanks for sharing! But could you elaborate on “you will have no support unless you seek out”. Do you mean that unlike high school, the professors don’t really care about how you are doing? If so, then I guess it’s fine with me since I do ask questions when I need to. Also, are the college counselors helpful in terms of choosing classes?
I want to study medicine after I get my bachelor’s deg. Do you mind if I ask you what does your son wants to study or is currently studying?
Did the high school counselor try to dissuade you or your son from taking this route?
Oh yeah, the most important question, do you have to know what you want to major in when you go to cc?
Sry for asking so many questions.</p>