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If I'm planning to go to a post-graduate school, how should I plan my timeframe for college and after?
I'm trying to go to law school after I graduate college, and I am currently taking enough APs to likely be able to skip a year in college, does it make sense to do so so I have more time to earn more money for law school/start law school and be done with my education earlier? I hear a lot of times that people who have enough credits to graduate early don't do so because they want to graduate with their class, but does it make sense to do so or not.
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Karin P.
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Hi Naglis,
It's good that you are taking challenging courses in high-school. It will help you to get into a good university and be prepared for college level work. Earning college credits while in high-school is an important tool to make your education more affordable.
But, college is also not a race. It's not just about checking all the boxes so you can graduate. You will also do a lot of growing up and growing into your own person. You should enjoy your studies (and extracurricular activities), build a community of friends and professional connections and gain the skills that will not only get you into law school but also make you a successful lawyer.
Pick an undergraduate degree that you will enjoy, that will allow you to acquire skills like reading, writing, speech, logic and critical thinking and that could also lead to an alternative career if for some reason you end up not going to law school (because life happens). Take some time to learn about the law profession, do an internship or pick up a job with a law firm. Study for the LSAT.
If you feel you can and want to graduate early to start law school, you can do that. If you feel there is still lots to learn that would be beneficial for your career you can do that too. If you want to graduate and get some work experience before you apply to law school, that's another option. There is no need to have that planned out before you even get to university.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
It's good that you are taking challenging courses in high-school. It will help you to get into a good university and be prepared for college level work. Earning college credits while in high-school is an important tool to make your education more affordable.
But, college is also not a race. It's not just about checking all the boxes so you can graduate. You will also do a lot of growing up and growing into your own person. You should enjoy your studies (and extracurricular activities), build a community of friends and professional connections and gain the skills that will not only get you into law school but also make you a successful lawyer.
Pick an undergraduate degree that you will enjoy, that will allow you to acquire skills like reading, writing, speech, logic and critical thinking and that could also lead to an alternative career if for some reason you end up not going to law school (because life happens). Take some time to learn about the law profession, do an internship or pick up a job with a law firm. Study for the LSAT.
If you feel you can and want to graduate early to start law school, you can do that. If you feel there is still lots to learn that would be beneficial for your career you can do that too. If you want to graduate and get some work experience before you apply to law school, that's another option. There is no need to have that planned out before you even get to university.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
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TRAVIS’s Answer
Wise choice to take AP course. Also considered taking CLEP tests if you still need some credits for your basic courses as well.
Thanks for the advice.
Naglis