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If I graduate early will Employers look at me differently?
I want to be an animal rehab therapist and should only have 2 years of college because of the classes I've taken in High school.
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Cherilyn Garner
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Cherilyn’s Answer
Graduating early can actually look good to employers because it shows you’re motivated and able to work hard, but most employers won’t focus on your age — they care far more about your skills, qualifications, and ability to do the job. If you want to be an animal rehab therapist, what will matter most is getting the right training, certifications, and hands‑on experience with animals. Finishing school a little earlier just means you can start building that experience sooner, which is a positive. So don’t worry — graduating early won’t hurt you at all. It can actually give you a head start.
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Amy’s Answer
It's great that you're taking college credit in high school. I'm not an expert in this field so I'll speak generally. Life can have many unknowns. Focus on being the best candidate when you graduate, regardless of whether that's spending two years in college, or the traditional four or even graduating early in three years.
If you do graduate early and are concerned about being perceived as too young you can always remove your year of graduation from your resume and only add the year you graduate with your degree. There are a number of recommendations online for how to prevent ageism on a resume.
If you do graduate early and are concerned about being perceived as too young you can always remove your year of graduation from your resume and only add the year you graduate with your degree. There are a number of recommendations online for how to prevent ageism on a resume.
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Rita’s Answer
I think employers will think you are bright and talented.