How to Finish High School Early for Free

There are many cases when student feel they are capable of completing high school early. They may want to get a head start on their college careers. Some students need to finish high school early because they have to work to help out their families. Whatever your circumstance, you can complete high school early, and you can do it for free.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Guidance counselor
• GED
• Home school
• Vocational school
• Early college-high school initiative

1. Check with your guidance counselor. Your guidance counselor will have the power to help you get into classes that are for higher grades. You will need to double-up if your are a Junior, but if you are a Freshman, you can take two extra classes each year instead of your study halls and graduate at the end of your Junior year. Your guidance counselor knows how many credits you need and how many years of each subject. Most schools will work with you if you are a hard worker and you get decent grades.

2. Consider getting your GED. This is free, and you can do it at anytime. You can take your GED even when you are 15. It is just a test that shows you have the knowledge to receive a high school diploma. If you pass, then you are finished with high school. If you fail a certain part of the test you will only have to retake that part. So, if you fail the Math portion, you can go home and study just Math, and come back and try that part again.

3. Get home schooled. Home schoolers move at their own pace and are allowed to finish early if they complete all of the work. Many home schoolers use an accredited school that keeps track of their assignments, courses and credits. They will issue diploma's if all of the credits have been met. Just like a regular high school, you would have to double-up on some courses and do some extra things to earn your PE credits. Since you are not at school, but are at home, it is easier to do this because you don't have any added interruptions and you don't have to take any breaks between classes.

4. Consider a vocational school. Many vocational schools now use computer technology to keep track of children's work. Many times, the kids are allowed to work at their own pace and even get off in the afternoons to go to work. If you have a local vocational school, you should check this option out.

5. Sign up for the Early College-High School Initiative. These are schools that allow students to complete high school while earning an Associates degree. Completing high school doesn't cost a tuition, but you will have to pay tuition for earning your Associates degree. This will have you 2 years ahead of everyone else your own age. If you need to finish high school early to support your family, then this option probably is not for you. If, however, you want to complete high school early so you can get an early start on college, you definitely should consider this.

Tips & Warnings

• Write out a list of your goals and what you would need to do to finish high school early. Then evaluate the list and see if you feel it is doable.
• Get advice from your parents and teachers. This is a big decision, and it should not be made lightly or alone.

Resources

• Early College-High School School List

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