<p>It just seems odd to me that you're being pushed out-- I passed enough regents in NYS to be done at 16-- that's not uncommon, but the school has to provide you with education anyway after that.</p>
<p>I'm not saying you're not smart. I just think your school is dumb to not let you take further classes. I would understand your school if you were truly radically-accelerated, but that doesn't seem to be the case, so I don't see why your school is stopping you from staying a little longer at the HS level.</p>
<p>If I had to guess, it would be that they don't want tax dollars paying for someone who could already have graduated.
I suppose it is dumb.</p>
<p>Considering you're in florida, is it possible to do the whole associates thing and then transfer into new college of florida? academically speaking that is a really well regarded public school.</p>
<p>In all honesty it's pointless to take more classes at your high school, i feel that at least with community college, they will be transferable, and you will have time to explore interests there. yes they may not be the most stimulating ideal intellectual class experiences, but it will allow you to explore your interests without the pressure of graduating in a timely manner just so you dont end up having to pay more money just to get your bachelor's.</p>
<p>To be honest, I go to a CC right now and I feel as though it's a complete waste of time. I am hardly learning anything right now and I am constantly surrounded by people who still act and think like they're in high school. I had just applied to transfer this Fall of 2009 but because of ONE class, I cannot transfer anymore so I have to stay another entire year at CC just because of one class (the colleges I want to transfer to only accept Fall applications). So basically my entire 3rd year of college will get to amass some credit for classes I don't even need. Yeah, it may save some money but it's not worth the time I could've used to take upper-division classes. Plus going away for college is a really good experience..it gives you an opportunity to grow and mature and meet a diverse range of people. If you choose the CC route, make sure you have a REALLY good 2-year plan, do honor courses, get involved in extracurricular, and maintain a high GPA. If I had a choice, I would've just gone to a 4-year in the first place but was forced by my parents to go to a CC.</p>