A Capable Teen Wants to Drop Out: A mock career counseling session

My PsychologyToday.com article today presents a mock career counseling session with a very bright teen who wants to drop out of high school.

The Case for Dropping Out of High School: An underconsidered option for bright, self-starter teens.

In my PsychologyToday.com article today, I make the case that more students should consider the seemingly absurd option of dropping out of high school.

The Case for Bright Self-Starters Dropping Out

Today, it’s an article of faith that nearly everyone should finish high school and probably go to college. After all, so the argument goes, high school and college curriculum exposes you to important concepts and improves thinking and communication skills while allowing young adults to explore career and personal directions they wouldn’t pursue on their own. Plus, for most decent jobs, a college degree is virtually required. That, however, doesn’t provide the complete picture.

In my PsychologyToday.com article today, I attempt to offer a fuller look at the issue as well as an alternative to college for smart self-starters.