Hi everyone, I skipped a grade in school and am a bit younger than others in my level. So, I wanted to ask, what's the typical age of college freshmen? Are there many students who start earlier or later?
The majority of college first-year students, often referred to as "freshmen," typically start college at 18 years old. This is because most students progress from kindergarten to 12th grade without skipping or repeating a year and follow the traditional academic timeline, which would have them turning 18 during their final year of high school.
That said, there is a range in the age of college freshmen due to various circumstances. You might find some students starting college at the age of 17 as a result of skipping a grade, or those who may have taken a gap year before starting, making them 19 or older.
While the majority of students do start at 18, colleges are diverse environments and they tend to be accommodating and supportive of all students, no matter what age they start. It's important to remember that age is just a number and what truly matters is your readiness and commitment towards your academic journey.
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