<p>They have an entire section to listing AP courses… and I don’t have any yet. Also - did your son use sophomore or junior year teachers?</p>
<p>Would it be a bit of a rush to do it now, since the deadline is Dec. 10th?</p>
<p>My daughter is just a freshman, but has been considering trying to graduate as a junior. Last month or so, she emailed some colleges to ask them what they thought of it. Denison said they would definitely consider her as an applicant and that they applaud her dedication to education. Emory said they prefer applicants to have 4 years of high school. Occidental said they would certainly not hold it against her in the application process, but they would want a personal interview to make sure she is mature enough. I think she contacted two other schools and they only replied with “form letters.” Anyway, my point is it definitely varies by school.</p>
<p>Do you want to go to college early? Do you feel like you have accomplished all that you can in high school and you are ready for a college experience?</p>
<p>Or is it just that you really need out of your current high school situation?</p>
<p>If the latter is correct, I would suggest you look at the possibility of home schooling, spending your senior year as a foreign exchange student or attending a private school.</p>
<p>Yes, no (the only thing I’d have to gain are AP English Lit, AP Spanish, Physics and maybe AP World History), definitely yes. And yes to the fourth question as well.</p>
<p>I’m not opposed to the foreign exchange, but I’m in a four-person family living in a two bedroom apartment. I doubt we have the financial resources.</p>
<p>hmm, what about your situation prevents you from improving your profile with another year of high school?</p>
<p>Well, it’s my 10th school and 2nd high school. I’m sick of being dragged around the world by my parents and I’m ready to start living my life properly. Frankly, my new school sucks in terms of ECs and awards and my teachers this year are rather cold and impersonal. I have very little to gain from staying an add’l year; nothing more than a few AP classes.</p>
<p>Of course there’s a million little factors involved, but that’s the gist of it.</p>
<p>My son didnt apply, so he didnt use either sophomore or junior teachers…I’d guess you’d want to use your junior year teachers if possible. </p>
<p>Dec 1 is still like 3 weeks away…you have plenty of time. Just tell them which AP tests you’re currently taking. Just make sure they get transcripts of those 2000-2100 SATs and your high school transcripts showing your honor classes and what classes you’re currently taking, and I really think that should be enough.</p>
<p>A new question on the common app this year ask if you are graduating early or late and the reason why.</p>
<p>stef is right that there is a big difference between:</p>
<p>Having accomplished all that you can in high school and being ready for a college experience.</p>
<p>Or is it just needing out of your current high school situation.</p>
<p>so you will have to be able to articulate your reasons for wanting to leave after 3 years.</p>
<p>My suggestion would be to think about whether you want to limit yourself to those schools that you currently have the stats for – and that list is different than one you spend time compiling, have time to take the SAT II tests, etc.</p>
<p>If you are ok with a limited list, see what state universities you can apply for and do some more checking on the UC’s – you might need to call them. Look into Bard (although that program is not for everyone).</p>
<p>If you would like more options to a college list, then I would strongly suggest looking into a study abroad program – I know exactly what you are saying as far as money. We are also a four person family living in a tiny rental house in a bad part of town – without a dime to spare. My son was also moved multiple times – so he had many of the same feelings that you have.</p>
<p>There are actually a number of exchange programs that are full scholarships – I would suggest you take a look at the United World Colleges (see if you meet the age requirement – you can’t be 18 or older on September 1st to apply). That is the program my son chose. Also take a look at the Rotary Exchange (although applications for that are probably due right now) and the Congress Bundestag program. Just google them – Rotary is very, very cheap (with some groups covering that cost for low-income families) and Congress Bundestag and UWC are free.</p>
<p>My son is thoroughly enjoying his school in Wales (he chose to attend Atlantic College in the United Kingdom). He is academically challenged, involved in ECs he really connects with and learning alot. Since the school starts with 11th grade and every kid gets the IB diploma, he didn’t come into a school where he was the “new kid”. All the first years are new kids. No established cliques, no ECs where you don’t have a chance to lead, etc. Plus – the UWCs have excellent college placement (equal to the top public and private schools) and provide another scholarship when you go to college (no loans or work-study). Not only are room and board and tuition paid for – but he also had his plane ticket paid for and spending money for school.</p>
<p>I am getting ready to pack up and head out to California in about 10 minutes, or I would tell you more about the programs. Just do some research. You can also do both – apply to colleges now AND apply to some student exchange programs. That way you will have some excellent choices come spring.</p>
<p>Bard in New York is specifically for people who want to go to college early.</p>
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As is the original early-college program at Simon’s Rock College of Bard: [Bard</a> College at Simon’s Rock](<a href=“http://www.simons-rock.edu/]Bard”>http://www.simons-rock.edu/)</p>
<p>I don’t think UWC is right for me. I’m not that interested in going to high school for an extra year to get the IB diploma. =/ I’m considering Rotary, though.</p>
<p>And Bard is only available for NY students.</p>
<p>Are some liberal arts colleges more lenient with younger students? I know my chances at Yale, Stanford, etc are basically nonexistent. What about LACs? And for schools like Occidental, should I just go with the Common App route?</p>
<p>I dont know about Bard, but Simon’s Rock is definitely open to out-of-staters</p>
<p>FYI: Bard New York (City) early college program is not the same program as Bard College up the Hudson a ways. Bard College at Simon’s Rock early college program is open to anyone. Bard College in Annandale-on-the-Hudson, NY is a four year LA college. Three separate programs.</p>