Anonymous
Post 01/08/2026 10:15     Subject: Most people graduating college early are NOT rushing.
Anonymous wrote:Most top colleges don’t even give credit for AP classes, so I assume OP is referring to a public university?


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Anonymous
Post 01/08/2026 09:02     Subject: Most people graduating college early are NOT rushing.
Anonymous wrote:Mine is graduating at 20 and going right into med school. Not rushing at all.


For med students that’s smart and saves $$.
Anonymous
Post 01/08/2026 08:19     Subject: Most people graduating college early are NOT rushing.
Mine is graduating at 20 and going right into med school. Not rushing at all.
Anonymous
Post 01/08/2026 08:17     Subject: Most people graduating college early are NOT rushing.
Anonymous wrote:Some kids just take other classes anyway to fill up their 4th year because they want the full experience with their friends and they want to graduate with their cohort.


That’s an expensive way to have a good time.

When you choose to go 4 years instead of 3, you are not only paying for that 4th year, you are also not getting paid for working that 4th year.
Anonymous
Post 01/08/2026 07:52     Subject: Most people graduating college early are NOT rushing.
LOL I saw the title of this post and thought it was about Greek life.
Anonymous
Post 01/07/2026 23:46     Subject: Most people graduating college early are NOT rushing.
I don’t assume they are deliberately rushing. Some people have financial issues and they really need to save the extra money. Others have a long graduate education ahead of them and want to get started. And I’m sure there are those who simply don’t enjoy college. But for my own kids, I wanted them to take their time and enjoy this stage of life because it only comes around once. Attending the full 4 years can allow kids time to double major or take interesting classes outside of their course of study so it’s not wasted time.
Anonymous
Post 01/07/2026 23:37     Subject: Re:Most people graduating college early are NOT rushing.
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Anonymous wrote:The problem is that the only colleges that will accept all those college credits taken aren’t very good. So people who have a choice between starting with freshman status at a top college and sophomore/junior status at a lackluster college are just shooting themselves if they choose the latter.


100% this.


Tufts for engineering:
5 on Calc BC gives credit Calc 1 & 2 (AP Calc BC)
5 on AP chem gives credit for Chem 101 and 102

Bio gets one course credit,
etc.
While you need a 5 on most, if you earn that, you can get a ton of credits. And once again I wouldn't call Tufts a "not very good" or "lackluster" school


Tufts is not elite by any means. No top20 private allows large amounts of AP credit used to graduate a year early. AP credit (or placement tests) to start in a higher level, sure, and count a few here or there as credits toward the degree but not more than that. Starting in a higher level can secure a sophomore internship due to course difficulty of typical juniors, leading to an extra summer of meaningful experience for the resume, as most sophomores do not get into competitive internships. It is much more common coming from elites.


+1

It’s impossible to do at an Ivy.


It's impossible for you to read and comprehend a thread before showing off your ignorance by replying, so I'm sure that doing anything at an Ivy is impossible for you
Anonymous
Post 01/07/2026 22:50     Subject: Most people graduating college early are NOT rushing.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Some kids just take other classes anyway to fill up their 4th year because they want the full experience with their friends and they want to graduate with their cohort.


What a waste of time and money


Agree! I did some quick math—if DC commutes to Berkeley and graduates in three years, the total cost would be about $72K Totally doable for mc, with more job opportunities too.
Anonymous
Post 01/07/2026 22:38     Subject: Re:Most people graduating college early are NOT rushing.
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:The problem is that the only colleges that will accept all those college credits taken aren’t very good. So people who have a choice between starting with freshman status at a top college and sophomore/junior status at a lackluster college are just shooting themselves if they choose the latter.


100% this.


Tufts for engineering:
5 on Calc BC gives credit Calc 1 & 2 (AP Calc BC)
5 on AP chem gives credit for Chem 101 and 102

Bio gets one course credit,
etc.
While you need a 5 on most, if you earn that, you can get a ton of credits. And once again I wouldn't call Tufts a "not very good" or "lackluster" school


Tufts is not elite by any means. No top20 private allows large amounts of AP credit used to graduate a year early. AP credit (or placement tests) to start in a higher level, sure, and count a few here or there as credits toward the degree but not more than that. Starting in a higher level can secure a sophomore internship due to course difficulty of typical juniors, leading to an extra summer of meaningful experience for the resume, as most sophomores do not get into competitive internships. It is much more common coming from elites.


+1

It’s impossible to do at an Ivy.
Anonymous
Post 01/07/2026 22:37     Subject: Re:Most people graduating college early are NOT rushing.
Anonymous wrote:The problem is that the only colleges that will accept all those college credits taken aren’t very good. So people who have a choice between starting with freshman status at a top college and sophomore/junior status at a lackluster college are just shooting themselves if they choose the latter.


UVA accepts a lot. I know many that graduate early.
Anonymous
Post 01/07/2026 22:35     Subject: Most people graduating college early are NOT rushing.
Anonymous wrote:I think many people think AP classes aren’t the equivalent of college classes.


They aren’t.

Top schools don’t take them as credit and, no, it’s not just because they want you to pay more $$—they are not the same.
Anonymous
Post 01/07/2026 22:25     Subject: Poor Gen Z, what is going on?
An over-engineered childhood or an ignored one. Nonstop grinding or dumbed-down education. Crazy competitive college admissions, then a shrinking job market to compete with global cheaper labor. AI replacing jobs faster and faster. Housing and healthcare no one can afford. And soon laid-off parents to take care of for years
Anonymous
Post 01/07/2026 22:25     Subject: Re:Most people graduating college early are NOT rushing.
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:The problem is that the only colleges that will accept all those college credits taken aren’t very good. So people who have a choice between starting with freshman status at a top college and sophomore/junior status at a lackluster college are just shooting themselves if they choose the latter.


100% this.


Tufts for engineering:
5 on Calc BC gives credit Calc 1 & 2 (AP Calc BC)
5 on AP chem gives credit for Chem 101 and 102

Bio gets one course credit,
etc.
While you need a 5 on most, if you earn that, you can get a ton of credits. And once again I wouldn't call Tufts a "not very good" or "lackluster" school


Tufts is not elite by any means. No top20 private allows large amounts of AP credit used to graduate a year early. AP credit (or placement tests) to start in a higher level, sure, and count a few here or there as credits toward the degree but not more than that. Starting in a higher level can secure a sophomore internship due to course difficulty of typical juniors, leading to an extra summer of meaningful experience for the resume, as most sophomores do not get into competitive internships. It is much more common coming from elites.


Is Yale a top 20?

https://yalecollege.yale.edu/academics/acceleration


Cornell too?



https://courses.cornell.edu/enrollment-credit-requirements/advanced-placement-standing/


+1 My kid finished a STEM degree at Cornell in 3 years (took 1 summer class) using AP scores for credits and advanced placement to satisfy requirements. He used the "extra" year to study for the MCAT, volunteer, gain clinical and lab experience, and apply to Medical Schools. Was just accepted to several med schools. We can use the unused 4th year of 401k funds to help with Medical school.
Anonymous
Post 01/07/2026 22:17     Subject: Re:Most people graduating college early are NOT rushing.
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The problem is that the only colleges that will accept all those college credits taken aren’t very good. So people who have a choice between starting with freshman status at a top college and sophomore/junior status at a lackluster college are just shooting themselves if they choose the latter.


100% this.


Tufts for engineering:
5 on Calc BC gives credit Calc 1 & 2 (AP Calc BC)
5 on AP chem gives credit for Chem 101 and 102

Bio gets one course credit,
etc.
While you need a 5 on most, if you earn that, you can get a ton of credits. And once again I wouldn't call Tufts a "not very good" or "lackluster" school


Tufts is not elite by any means. No top20 private allows large amounts of AP credit used to graduate a year early. AP credit (or placement tests) to start in a higher level, sure, and count a few here or there as credits toward the degree but not more than that. Starting in a higher level can secure a sophomore internship due to course difficulty of typical juniors, leading to an extra summer of meaningful experience for the resume, as most sophomores do not get into competitive internships. It is much more common coming from elites.


Is Yale a top 20?

https://yalecollege.yale.edu/academics/acceleration


Cornell too?

https://courses.cornell.edu/enrollment-credit-requirements/advanced-placement-standing/
Anonymous
Post 01/07/2026 21:22     Subject: Most people graduating college early are NOT rushing.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:AP classes are not equivalent of college classes. However, you get credits in college. That is good. It save $$$. DD uses the AP credits for non major credits. Most major classes - needs to take in college. DD is not rushing but finished BS in 2.5 years and 2 semester in Master - so like 3 years - heading to pHD in her 4th year of college at 21. DD is not rushing. It just turns out that way.


I can do better. My DS skipped ahead for 2 years in elementary school and graduated university in 3 years with double major at 18. Oh and he graduated with perfect 4.0 gpa and a great job in finance/AI.


Did he graduate from high school with at least a year of college credit?