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If anyone has any generalizable helps, please post publicly. We're not there now, but we may be sooner than I'd like to be, and I like to be prepared.

Thanks!

CFK wrote:

"I'm looking to approach the university this spring on DS12's behalf and want some advice on how best to approach the school."

Are you talking about taking some college classes at age 12 or sending the kid full time to college at age of 12? The two are quite different.

There might be something useful here: http://depts.washington.edu/cscy/

I went to college out of state at 16. I'm not sure my experience is useful for your situation, but I had a good experience at a small, private, liberal arts school in a rural area. I think going to a school where student/faculty collaborations were encouraged made a big difference for me.

Here's a start: http://giftededucation.bellaonline.com/Site.asp

My site has these related articles- you can search with the title (top line, above brief description) to get to a specific piece.

Considering Early College
How do you get started with early college? What are the options, and what needs to be considered?

Gifted Children and Early College Readiness
Many gifted children are capable of doing college work years before their age-peers. How do you know when they're really ready?

Myths and Realities of Early College
Early College is a topic that everyone seems to have an opinion on, but what are the facts? This article explores a few of the most common myths about radical acceleration into college.

Regarding Young Students on Campus
Mary Jones, parent to a young college student, answers questions about adjustment to life on a college campus.

Ryan's Early College Experience
Guest author Rita Ostrager shares details of her eleven year old son's transition into early college.



I hope that helps! Feel free to pm me if you have other questions.

Lorel