Graduating Early

[Horsiegirl101]

Do medical schools like or dislike when you graduate early? Right now, I'm planning to graduate college a semester or full year early. Is this a good or bad idea?

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[Simpson]

Well, it depends what you plan to do in that time off. In addition, you might want to stay in college longer to cement your GPA. What exactly do you plan on doing with your time off? That is a major question that needs to be answered;however, I doubt your admission to medical school would be withheld on the basis of early graduation.

 

[DrHart]

I wouldn't. If you have so many AP/IB/PSEO credits that you can graduate early, use this to spread out your classes throughout 4 years - taking fewer credits per semester. This makes it easier to handle tough classes like physics or o chem and also gives you significant free time to get involved in volunteering, clubs, research, and other things that will buff your app. If money is an issue, graduating in 3 years is understandable. But believe me, if you have to have multiple semesters at 17 credit hours per semester, it will be difficult. And also, as other people have said, maturity is a strong influencing factor in being admitted to a medical school.
In all, graduating early won't win you points but you won't lose points either. Its poses a risk though if you have to break your back to do it.

 

[jqueb29]

Don't do it. College is the most fun time of your life.

 

[mmmcdowe]

They don't really care, but they won't expect any less in terms of activities and achievements.