<p>I'm an incoming senior, and have know that my grades are good (3.955 UW, 2060 SAT). I am wondering if it makes sense to apply for the Spring quarter at colleges like UW or USD. Please let me know what you think. I'm interested in discussing this idea and hearing from you.</p>
<p>Why do you want to apply for spring?</p>
<p>No reason that I want to share. Perhaps it would be to get a head start. Regardless of the reason, I would like to hear some opinions.</p>
<p>If your family will pay all costs, then go ahead.</p>
<p>If you need FA, then don’t. Spring admits rarely get good aid.</p>
<p>I don’t think I’d qualify for FA, and it isn’t much of an issue. Why do you think I should go ahead with it?</p>
<p>The spring of 13 is coming up soon. Will you be graduating in December of this year? Without finishing high school, I’m not sure schools would consider you a candidate to start in January when students go back for the winter/spring semester. If fitting in socially with a “class cohort” means anything to you, then I would recommend applying for a regular fall start.</p>
<p>As far as I know, colleges take in high schoolers during the Winter/Spring quarters. I assume this is with the colleges’ understanding that student have not graduated in the Winter, and are simply qualified to start college in the Winter/Spring.</p>
<p>I don’t think I’d qualify for FA, and it isn’t much of an issue. Why do you think I should go ahead with it?</p>
<p>You may not qualify for FA, but have you asked your parents what they’ll pay? If they’re fine with paying all costs, then great. But, if they are expecting aid, either need-based or merit-based, then you need to know that. Spring admits don’t usually get much need based or merit based aid.</p>
<p>If you haven’t yet asked your parents how much they’ll pay, then do so.</p>
<p>Well, are you talking about applying to take a couple courses for dual credit, or actually applying to matriculate as a degree seeking full-time student? You might be able to take a couple courses before you graduate, but not matriculate, live in the dorm, etc.</p>
<p>@mom2… Of course I have talked with my parents about the financial issues, and they said it won’t be a problem. They are both MDs.</p>
<p>@teachandmom No, I am not thinking of dual-enrollment. I’m thinking of being a full-time student at a university. And no, I wouldn’t be able to take college courses in high school because I go to a private school, and there is a policy against that.</p>
<p>Instead of talking about the issues surrounding this idea, I’d just like to talk about the main issues. For example, if it would even make sense to matriculate in the Spring, not if my parents can afford it.</p>