<p>So I live in-state in MD, and I'm pretty much guaranteed into UMD College Park. I just checked the AP/IB Credit stuff and found out I'll have between 54-64 credits(I also plan on taking some CLEP tests which should give me more credit). 60 Credits are what I think is needed for Juniors, so my question is that if I meet these requirements, can I start college as a junior? I want to go straight off to Law School after college and so this would be great for me as I'd be in Law School before I'm 20.</p>
<p>Thanks guys!</p>
<p>EDIT: Would graduating early hurt my chances at T13 schools?</p>
<p>If you get all your credits, you could graduate early. It depends on the policy of the school you are attending. I don’t think it will have much of an impact applying to college. If anything, some schools will want to see that you completed all 4 years. Also, you would have to pass the LSATs to get into law school. Which isn’t easy. It takes some people several years to pass their LSATs</p>
<p>Check the restriction of AP/CLEP credit for the school, Some schools limit the number of AP credits for instance. Also many of those AP credits would be counted towards electives or introductory courses. You still need to take a lot of credits on the core requirement for the major that are not covered by any of those AP credits. So you may graduate earlier but most likely, it will be for 1 or 2 semesters only.</p>
<p>@SugarBubbleTea, are you thinking of the bar exam? There’s no such thing as “passing” the LSAT. You get a score, as one does for the SAT.</p>
<p>OP, I think some law schools could be hesitant to admit a 20-year old over concern with maturity issues, and upon graduation, you might find that some employers would similarly hesitate to hire a 23-year old for a legal position. But really, what’s the rush? Unless there are financial concerns, I think it’s wise to spend at least three years at college to develop yourself personally and intellectually. </p>
<p>@MommaJ I watch Suits lol, I know. But that’s what I mean. You have to pass it, essentially getting a good enough score. I don’t consider 1350 on the SAT passing. I don’t think anyone does lol</p>
<p>I don’t think “passing” the LSAT will be a problem. I’m fairly certain i can get a good enough score to get me into a program. There aren’t any financial concerns, I just want out as early as possible.</p>
<p>And I think UMD is 60 credits GENED+60 credits CORE so I can have alsmost all of my GenEd out of the way.</p>
<p>Hm, not worrying about the LSAT is a sign of overconfidence. It’s not easy and you’re not competing against HS students 
so your rank will be against college seniors.
You can start college with advanced standing but you’ll still have some gen eds (such as Level2 writing linked to your major). Don’t try to rush through college, use the extra time to take more advanced classes and beef up your resume, to do internships, to study abroad, etc. I don’t know how companies and law schools would look at someone who’s not even 21 and thinks of education as something to “rush through”.</p>
<p>You may have 60 credits on GE, but some schools also require level 200 or above in GE that your AP/CLEP credits may not covered. It is not just a certain number of credits. Also, the sequence of pre-requisites in core/major may limit you from graduating sooner. You will find out when you meet with the adviser.</p>