Hey, I got a response just now. The minimum age requirement for the state of KY is 17 “unless special permission is granted”. That came from an admissions rep at Berea. 🙂

Good luck!

Most colleges let you take the highest score from each ACt and got a 18 the first time in math, and a 21 the second. They will only count the 21.

Good luck!

As far as the GED and dropping out – this is not the best idea. If you can just hang in there and get through the next couple of years of regular school then you will be better ready to face college.

A lot of freshman drop out of college in their first year because it is harder than high school. Most people will say that in college every instructor treats you like they are your only instructor – lots of homework. Depending on the school the classes might be really big and impersonal. I had an economics class with 300 people in it.

A lot of my friends did not make it through college. If you are having a tough time in school now I can guarantee that college will be really hard for you. Work this out in HS. Get to be a better student now while it is easier or college will kick your tail.

If you have issues in your life that are driving you towards the GED option try to get some help before you go down that road. Sometimes it is tempting to run from a hard situation and to end up in an even harder one. The choices we make in our youth are often ones that last a lifetime. If the issues are beyond what your parents can help with or if they are part of your problem then pray about it and ask God to help to show you what to do. Check with your school counselor, Rabbi, pastor or other trustworthy person.

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OK – you have added the explanation about your health issues. You need to get some help from you parents on this. If there are improper construction materials in the school that you are allergic to you will need to get them to let you switch schools or let you go to independent study where you come in to pick up assignments.

This is not just for youself. Others may be having the same issues. As others have wisely said here – Don’t go the GED route unless there is no other option.

Check w/ Berea college to find out. Go to the website, check admissions requirements. Most colleges will accept really young students, some as young as 12. The issue is meeting entrance requirements.