<p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>I have been going over this idea for quite some time now, and I cannot seem to reach a decision. I am a junior in high school and because I seem like I am more mature and academically way ahead of my peers (especially in the math and sciences) at the moment, am considering an early leave from high school. But the thing is, I cannot get a graduation degree unless I complete four years of high school. Nevertheless, my desire for early admission into college has never ceased because (a) I know what I want to study and roughly what I want to do in life and (b) I feel like my senior year in high school will be somewhat a waste of my time since I would have practically exhausted all the resources available to me. </p>
<p>But the reason I cannot definitively set my mind to submitting my applications this year is that I am currently abroad (Mexico) in an American school. Being an international student who wishes to be admitted to one of the most competitive schools in the United States without a high school diploma, I am afraid, might affect my chances into being accepted. My dream schools are MIT, Princeton, or Stanford. I know MIT and Princeton do not require high school diplomas; I'm not too sure about Stanford. </p>
<p>Another thing is that I have only taken one SAT II Subject Test and am planning to take the SAT I in December. I will also take my second subject Test probably January if the school allows me to submit my apps early.</p>
<p>The important thing is that I feel I do not fit into my current high school class. I want to pursue my interests more deeply in a rigorios academic setting. Do you guys think I should talk to my counselors about my leaving high school early to pursue higher interests?</p>