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I'm just curious as to the average age a person starts college coming straight
out of high school.
I started when I was 16.
out of high school.
I started when I was 16.
ranger said:I'm just curious as to the average age a person starts college coming straight
out of high school.
I started when I was 16.
Evo said:Also, isn't "college" in Europe the equivalent of high school grades 11 & 12 in the US?
dicerandom said:I was 21 :-\
Evo said:Also, isn't "college" in Europe the equivalent of high school grades 11 & 12 in the US?
gravenewworld said:I don't know why you would ever want to start college @ 16. The most fun , hands down, of your life is turning 21 while in college.
I had a friend in HS who was very academically gifted. He could have easily graduated high school at least 3 years early. Fortunately, his parents had the wisdom to just have him take some college classes in math and physics, but to stay in high school for the other stuff so he graduated at the typical age and officially started college with his same-age peers. There is no way a 14-year-old, even a very gifted one, has the maturity to hang out with college students. He had difficulties with being social in the first place, so having him just be a nuisance kid among adults would have only made it worse.gravenewworld said:I don't know why you would ever want to start college @ 16. The most fun , hands down, of your life is turning 21 while in college.
Also, isn't "college" in Europe the equivalent of high school grades 11 & 12 in the US?
matthyaouw said:Is there a difference between college and university in the US?
Thank you for your post, DaveB. I think I'm on the same schedule as you are.daveb said:Damn, I feel old. I started part time at 35 when I finally had the money and finished at 41. I'll (hopefully) be starting grad school this fall after a 2 year hiatus (and working).
Hopefully that is the case, but I see a lot of people who don't seem to have matured even into their late 20's or 30's. By that, I mean taking responsibility for one's actions and accepting the consequences for poor decisions, particularly without excuses.Moonbear said:Those years between 17 and 21 involve a lot of maturing, whether you're in college or out in the working world, and sending someone out into that environment while they are still just a young adolescent can be very emotionally stunting.
The typical age to start college is 18 years old. This is the age when most high school graduates begin their college journey.
Yes, it is perfectly okay to start college at an older age. Many individuals choose to go back to school later in life for various reasons, such as career changes or personal growth.
Yes, it is possible to start college before the age of 18. Some students may take college courses while still in high school, also known as dual enrollment.
No, there is no maximum age limit to start college. As long as you meet the admission requirements and are willing to put in the effort, you can start college at any age.
Starting college at a younger age can allow for more time to explore different majors and career paths, as well as potentially finishing college earlier and entering the workforce sooner.