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Cleanandforgiven

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If you had the chance to go to an early college entrance program, would you? I received a letter a few months ago inviting me for a tour of the campus and to apply to go there a year from now. If I get a good ACT/SAT score, I'll possibly be accepted to go to one my junior and senior years. I'm worried about leaving my friends and church behind, and as I have a hard time with anxiety, I'm sort of wondering if the course load and separation from family 2 years earlier than expected might take its toll. I am praying, and perhaps I shouldn't worry because I may not even get accepted. Thoughts, encouragements, etc?
 
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christymiller0912

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Wow! What an honor! Well, I have to say it is a chance not everyone gets. However I understand what you are saying. I say go and take a tour, it can't hurt anything. See how you feel on the campus. Also consider if it is a Christian or secular college. Either way it's up to you but just consider that fact. Next, if you feel comfortable at the campus...pray. Se what God wants you to do. If you don't feel comfortable still pray about it. Sometimes our greatest sucesses are when we are out of our comfort zone. pray about it and seek counsel from a strong Christian you trust. You have a year to decided, so don't get all worried about it now. Just pray and look into the college, for now. And, if you continuously pray...God will give you an answer. You'll be just fine! I'll pray for you. God Bless.
 
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kenisyes

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The reason they have such programs is because research indicates that if you are ready for these programs academically, going into them will almost certainly improve you socially as well. My childhood was pretty much ruined, as my school had a policy against allowing me to advance at the rate I was prepared for academically. I only came alive in Christ when I was finally permitted to go to college. It's not guaranteed for eveyone, of course, but Christy made a really good suggestion. Go spend a day and see how the campus feels to you. You might be surprised at how much better the college environment is, to help with the anxieties. You might even find better friends, church (in fact, go online to the college, and find the campus ministries, and interview some of them at the same time), and new contacts.
 
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Lucy68

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Some people need a little more time at home before venturing out into the big, wide world.

Yes, it's an opportunity but that college will still want you in a couple of years from now don't you think?. Don't let pressure force you into an early decision. You are very young. Does this mean that you could skip your junior and senior years and go right to college? I don't know...seems like you'll be missing some opportunities in your last two years of high school.

Many people are not emotionally mature at 15 to handle the pressures of college. For one thing, there are a lot of social pressure in college ... seems like some just go wild with the freedom away from parents...and they can pull you along with them unless you have the maturity to resist. I know I wouldn't have had this self-control at 15 or 16. I barely resisted at 19 and 20.

Is it a Christian college? If it is secular you need to be prepared to take the anti-Christian and immoral teaching that will come in a secular college. I can't believe the teaching my daughter has been subjected to at the secular college she is attending...forced to read pornography! It's can get pretty bad :(.

If you are a good student, there will be many colleges wanting you to attend. You can afford to be choosey. A few more years at home may be of more use to you than a fast-paced academic program. Pray and seek the counsel of your parents and Church leaders....don't make a quick decision. This is something you'll need to ponder on for a little bit.

Taking time to mature and grow in the Lord is not a wasted time and can be very beneficial.
 
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choosingmylife

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Lucy68 said:
Is it a Christian college? If it is secular you need to be prepared to take the anti-Christian and immoral teaching that will come in a secular college. I can't believe the teaching my daughter has been subjected to at the secular college she is attending...forced to read pornography! It's can get pretty bad :(.
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Oh Wow! Really? That's ridiculous! What is she studying?
 
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