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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]All the pure math majors I know finished their degree in 2 to 3.5 years.[/quote]
You are a teenager, yes? There are many factors that affect whether a student might be able to graduate earlier than 4 years from a US college. The most important factor is the school, as it is very difficult to graduate early from many highly-selective colleges.

Graduating in 3.5 years, one semester early, is reasonably possible at many US schools if the school is generous in awarding AP credit (and/or dual enrollment credit) and allowing those credits to satisfy college graduation requirements for core courses. But, the more selective the college, the less likely they are to be generous in awarding AP/DE credit and/or allowing students to use those credits to satisfy college requirements for particular courses.

Graduating in 2 years, or four semesters early, is unlikely at most top US private colleges, no matter the major. Possible at some, just not likely.

Graduating in 2 years from a state flagship that is generous with AP and DE credits is more possible.[/quote]

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