My Son Will Graduate High School at 14 - Which of the 3 Big Schools Would Be Best?

[marianne202]

Just a side note that while he may be done with high school at 14, he may not have the maturity to handle college level work at that young age. I'm a college instructor who's school teaches college classes to high school juniors and seniors and believe me, more fail than not, as they are just not ready for the rigor and speed. Not to mention he may be way out of his league solely based on life experience to get into a graduate program so early. Depending on his career choice employers may not even consider him, even with a graduate degree at 18, for employment. Also keep in mind that your income and assets will also be considered for any and all loans and grant applications until he reaches 21, so he may not be able to get any financial aid or limited financial aid while still being so young. While it is great he is accelerating at such a young age, just be careful not to overload or overwhelm him. I had a friend that had a similar situatation with a younger than normal college age son and he bailed out after one semester with an ulcer, because he felt too outcast and honestly he lacked a lot of the necessary life experiences and to fully understand and complete his assignments. Make sure you let him enjoy being a teenager! Good luck to you all!