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I just started my senior year of high school, but I actually should be starting my freshman year of college. My birthday's October 1st, 2000, and the state where I live has a winter cutoff of December 31st, which means that I was supposed to start Kindergarten in the fall of 2005. However, because my parents thought I was immature and didn't have a lot of confidence in me, they waited until the fall of 2006 to send me. All through school, I've felt embarrassed about being a year behind, and out-of-place for being more than a year older than some of my classmates. The thing is, though, that most states have a September cutoff, which means that in most states, I wouldn't have been allowed to start Kindergarten until the fall of 2006. Thus, by the standards of most states, I'm in the right grade. If I went to college in a state with a September cutoff, I'd be exactly in the year I'm supposed to be, and no one would think it weird that I was turning 19 in October of my freshman year, since that's the norm for October-born people in that state. I'd still be one of the very oldest, but I'd still fall within the normal age range for my year. I know this seems crazy, but lately, nothing has been more important to me than being normal and fitting in.
Yes, that is a silly reason. Once you go to university nobody will know how old you are, or care. There will be others in similar situations. You will be taking classes with people who are 20,. 21 and older.
You really shouldn't have to worry about this in college. Aside from maybe 2-3 courses there are probably few classes that you have to take as a freshman. That means there may be freshmen through 6th year seniors in your History 101 class. I remember being surprised when I started college that there were people in my classes from age 17-60+. No one will care how old you are.
The late start will have the complete absolute least possible most unnoticeable affect you could possibly imagine. You will meet people starting college in their 30s, 40s, and maybe even older. And it's possible to meet people younger than you who already have a year of college credit. This is a non-issue.
Going to college, no matter where you go, will be a fresh start for you. There will be students from all over and of all types. And like everyone has said, this is a non-issue. For the rest of your life, your colleagues and peers might older or might be younger. Adults don't really care.
Outside of high school, an age/grade correlation is totally irrelevant - nobody cares! When looking at college, the most important factor is where it will take you in terms of an education and career. Far too many young people get side-tracked by the social side of college and lose track of the main objective.
‘Number of times during college I was asked my age (outside of ordering alcohol)’:
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