Going to college at 17... too young?

<p>Nah, I don't think it would be a problem. I'm going to start college at 17.</p>

<p>it's fine. just don't have sex with older people if you're underage (whether you're underage depends on where your college is located)</p>

<p>lol mcb52, legal age for sex in my state is 16 fortunately.</p>

<p>Zafara17 Dont worry about the age, it really doesn't do much. As for relationships, it really doesn't play that big of a role. Sometimes girls like younger men, lmao. </p>

<p>But seriously before you know it you'll be a Sophomore, then a Junior, and a Senior. So they'll be younger girls in different grade levels =D</p>

<p>One of my friends is 20 and her bf is 18, so it does happen. Some of my friends have boyfriends that are the same year as them, but they are older by several months (my friend Jill's birthday is in November while her bf's is the next June). Honestly, I don't really think it's a problem because 1) you could always date someone who is a hs senior, since you'll be the same age, and 2) most girls are not going to know your age unless you tell them off the bat (well, unless you're unusually small or something for 17).</p>

<p>younger guys generally look pretty cute...which can be both a postive or a negative thing depending on the kind of cute hehe (little-kid-adorable or dateable-attractive)</p>

<p>You were 17 when starting college? I am currently a Junior who is 16 years old and I am turning 17 in December. I am graduating a year early. My parents are on board with it however they are hesitant to letting me attend a University out of state before I am 18. Do you know if colleges need your parents permission for anything if you are under 18? I need to know so I can figure out a way to go to college in August of 2013!</p>

<p>If you work out at your school’s fitness center, you will need your parents’ permission. It’s a liability thing. You’d have to ask specific schools about their policies regarding other stuff.</p>

<p>My freshman roommate was 16 when she started college. She didn’t have any problems.</p>

<p>one of my best friends didn’t turn 18 until the end of freshman year. He’s had no problems thus far, being younger seemed to be more of an issue.</p>

<p>I’m a normal age for a rising sophomore, but this summer I had a lot of older (senior/just graduated) friends, and it did kind of suck to be the only one under 21. On the one hand I got to drink for free at most of the at-home gatherings cuz I was never expected to provide, but on the other hand I would be left out whenever the group went to bars, clubs, concerts, strip clubs (it’s portland don’t judge), and other 21+ events.</p>

<p>There are many kids in my school who have skipped grades in elementary/middle school and therefore go to college at age 17. There are at least 3 people in my class who are like this.
Their readiness for college in my opinion really depends on their maturity.</p>

<p>this is from how many years ago? i dont this is an issue for them anymore</p>

<p>I think this will blow all of our minds and definitely ease your worries: [Boy</a> prodigy now a doctor and a young man - Chicago Tribune](<a href=“College freshman at age 9, medical degree at 21”>College freshman at age 9, medical degree at 21)</p>

<p>There are so many prodigies out there who are attending college at a much younger age. They’ve had it much rougher, and given that you’re only a year or 2 younger than most freshmen, you’ll be fine. Seriously.</p>

<p>17 to 18 is most common for freshmens and 17 isn’t too young esp since you’ll turn 18 during the year.</p>