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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]why rush getting out of college, you get so much more out of 4 or 5 years than 3, academically, socially, fun, etc

I would rather my kid take a biology class at a university taught by a well respected college professor than some disgruntled high school teacher with 3 years on the job and no real world experience with a world class lab.  [/quote]

My DS graduated from UVA college of Engineering in 3 years because the school accepted over 30+ credits from his high school AP courses.  He graduated in May '23 in three years, and I gave him 44K, the money I would have to pay for his last year at UVA, to travel the world before he comes back and either starts grad school or works for the NSA.  Staying in school for 4 or 5 years only benefits the university, NOT you.

Btw, some of those "disgruntled" HS teachers have degrees from MIT or CalTech, something that you do not have.  Be respectful....[/quote]

When he applies for jobs or tries to create something on his own, he's going to be competing against people with a full 4-year education, some including a masters or a double major.

He also missed out on building connections with the top students at his school who spent the 4th year doing the most advanced work leading to stronger post-college placements. [/quote]

NP. Why would an employer prefer someone who took 4 years for the same degree that PP’s child got in 3? On top of that he’ll have life experience and possibly deeper understanding of a foreign language and other cultures depending on where he travels to. [/quote]

Other people have an extra year of more advanced study or a secondary specialization.

For example does a biotech company prefer to hire electrical engineer with the minimum qualifications, or an electrical engineer with the second major or a minor in biology, or half of a masters degree?

Sure, living abroad can be useful for learning a language or culture for a future working in that language or culture. Or it can be an extended vacation to party on the "savings" of not extending education. Why not get an associates degree and then spend 3 years touring the world with the savings? [/quote]

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