<p>finished with all my college applications, done with SAT/ACT, and not have to worry about all that stuff. But, I'm in the middle of junior year right now and I have quite a while to go.</p>
<p>See, when I was in 4th grade, I was offered the opportunity to skip 5th grade and go directly to 6th. Since I was 9 and was pretty much an idiot, I said I didn't want to and stayed in 5th grade. Also, my parents didn't want me to because I was already one of the youngest kids in my grade, and skipping a grade would've made me A LOT younger. But, if I said I wanted to, my parents would've been on board with it.</p>
<p>Well, I am sincerely regretting that now. I honestly have no clue why I made such a stupid decision then. I could've finished a year earlier, and like I said, I would be in the second half of my senior year right now, in chill mode. I can't believe I robbed myself of an opportunity of one less year of school. </p>
<p>Not only that, but I would be able to accomplish stuff a year earlier. Like let's take something like being a doctor. By the time you finish all your stuff and start practicing, your in your 30s. One year makes a difference when you're that old when you can finally start your job lol.</p>
<p>I could be a college freshman. I read a lot when I was little, so they wanted to bump me from kindergarten to 2nd grade because I was at such a high level. Currently a high school junior. </p>
<p>I’m glad I didn’t do it; I feel like if I had, I would’ve felt alienated by the other kids (naturally), and growing up and into “me” would’ve been a lot more difficult.</p>
<p>In the 4th grade I was given the option of switching to 5th grade. Actually, since my school has an accelerated curriculum, if I choose to switch schools now, I would probably be put a grade ahead unless I specifically ask to be kept in the same grade (based on the experiences of classmates who left). I decided against skipping a grade in the 4th grade, and if I had to switch schools, I would refuse again. Honestly, I do not feel ready at all for the non-academic aspects of university, and would probably feel extremely out of place.</p>
<p>I think that’s just the stress talking…I always felt like the kids that did never really fit in, I’m glad I never skipped (never was given the chance, but wanted to when I was younger).</p>
<p>My friend could be a senior and his brother could be a college freshmen because where they used to live does things differently that here, but oh well, that’s tough luck but I’m sure they’ll deal too.</p>
<p>Don’t worry about the past, just focus on the present and future so when that time comes you can be in chill mode with an acceptance letter from your top choice.</p>
One year is not as significant as you think it would be. When you get to that age, it’s one year and, in medical school, the ages vary. You’re not going to be looked down upon because you didn’t skip a grade…over ten years ago. You’re just going to be another person taking another class trying to pass another exam.</p>
<p>I was considered young for my grade in pre-school, so my parents had me do 3 years. Funny thing is, who were actually kids last year who graduated ahead of me and were younger than me (and I was a junior!). Don’t worry so much, one year is just one year. The amount doesn’t matter, it’s what we do with that time.</p>