Frequently Asked Questions

Read below to get the information you need for assistance with your early graduation process.

Yes! Our course is a blueprint to obtaining a regular high school diploma in less than the standard four years. You'll receive the same diploma as students who complete the traditional four-year program, with no indication that you graduated early.

The short answer is: it depends. Generally speaking, it does cost money to take additional courses and tests on top of what your school may offer. However, some states offer grants and subsidies to reimburse families for the costs associated with an accelerated education.

Look into what resources your state's Department of Education may offer for more information. Many families find that the long-term savings from graduating early (reduced living expenses, earlier entry into the workforce) outweigh the initial costs.

Another question that can only be answered with: it depends. Every early graduate is different and has different strengths and weaknesses, especially socially. The beautiful thing about life after high school is that there is a lot more opportunity to find accepting people with similar interests.

College campuses and workplaces are much more diverse in age and background than high school, making it easier for early graduates to find their community.

The greatest benefit to graduating high school early is time; students who graduate early gain time to spend on whatever they want. Many early graduates go on to college, trade schools, or take time to work and save money.

Beyond that, there is something to be said about having a proven track record of academic success and high determination. Early graduation demonstrates initiative, time management skills, and the ability to work independently—all qualities that colleges and employers value highly.

The fact of the matter is that this is not an easy path to walk. It takes a highly motivated and highly self-aware individual with a great support system to accomplish an early graduation.

It will be difficult, but it is possible and students with high levels of determination can thrive as a result of this process. The skills developed during early graduation—resilience, time management, and self-advocacy—serve students well throughout their lives.

In the experience of our early graduates, this depends entirely on how they frame their accomplishments in their college applications. Students need to be prepared to describe themselves as highly motivated individuals constantly looking for a new challenge and wanting to absorb as much knowledge as possible instead of someone who wanted to graduate early for the sake of graduating early.

Colleges are looking for students wanting to continue expanding their knowledge base, not someone who's tired of school. When presented correctly, early graduation can be a significant advantage in the admissions process.

Most of our students find themselves learning more in a much shorter period of time when pursuing an early graduation. This is because they skip unnecessary busy-work and time spent sitting in a classroom that can't keep up with their ability to learn.

Students who go on to college are able to start pursuing a career path and learn applicable skills, resulting in them being ahead of most of their peers by the time they reach the traditional "college" age. The focused, self-directed nature of early graduation often leads to deeper understanding and better retention.