<p>I finally finished all of my applications over the break and today was my first day back to school. I applied to four ivies and numerous other highly ranked colleges. I have about eight schools that I wouldn't mind going to. I figure I should get in to at least a couple of these schools based on probability, high SAT scores, grades, ECs, sports.... (the usual), but you know, nothing is certain. Anyway, I realized today that I really did not want to be in high school anymore; all I would have to do to graduate early is take two half credits. One of English and one of a class of my choice(I could do these in 9 weeks). I really think a long break would be good for me and I don't think that my early graduation would be finalized until after colleges made their decisions, but I am worried that my admission may be revoked once the college I choose to attend finds out about this. Could this happen? Another problem is that that the two courses I would take are labeled as general. Any advice or insight would be appreciated. Thanks.</p>
<p>It sounds very risky. Colleges do look at apps to ensure that the applicant is still taking a challenging curriculum during senior year, and they expect the same level of performance during senior year as previous years. It sounds like an extreme case of senioritis. Also, it doesn't sound like graduating early so much as it sounds like dropping all of your courses except English.</p>
<p>Yes, indeed, colleges can and do rescind acceptances. At times this occurs because the student's grades slip (even one C for a student who has never had a C before will raise eyebrows), and it certainly can happen if the college feels you misrepresented yourself on your application...e.g., by listing your senior schedule as one that is as rigorous than previous years, but then essentially "dropping out" second semester (i.e., taking only English). I don't recommend this.</p>
<p>Many seniors have feelings now and again that they are tired of school, don't want to finish, etc. Heck, I feel like that at work at times. But they don't quit. This would be different, of course, if you were finishing high school early to move on to a more difficult intellectual challenge, but that is not what you are describing.</p>
<p>What are you proposing to do in place of high school?</p>
<p>Uhhh work I guess. I don't know. I've decided not to do this anyway.</p>
<p>Do not do it. This will be an issue you would need to check with every college, and it could affect whether or not you get in. You also do not seem to have a valid reason for wanting to graduate early, or a good plan of what you will do. If, say, you were given the opportunity to tour with a professional orchestra, and the dates included the last few months of school, then I would have a much different answer. As it is, stay in school until the end of the year.</p>
<p>Yeah, it's just too much to risk. I just want a big break before I have to go to college, but I don't want to defer. So, that is the was the only thing I could think of.</p>
<p>You always have the summer before college begins. Also, with the lower number of courses you'll take in college, many students find college itself to be much more relaxing than high school.</p>
<p>I not sure about college being more relaxing. They cover the material much faster, the grading is harder, and there is more competition.</p>