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After hearing what people have to say on this forum and a few others, I did some research on a few things:
1. Several people recommended and asked about a community college option. There's one near me that would cost me $2,000-$3,000 and allow me to get an associates in 1 year with the credits I already have. My problem with this though is that I feel like you're missing out on the college experience.
CC is not instead-of, but in-addition-to. Especially with your credits, if you can skip freshman year and go to CC, then enter college as a junior, you'll still get the experience, minus the twits around you who drop out quickly who are just there to party. You save the money, stay home, and jump in for the 2nd half.
And the college experience will likely not be typical for anyone for the next year (yes I mean even starting fall 2021).
Any business experience you've had by 18 is nice, but it's not remotely what you'll understand is necessary by 25. Or 30.
And do try to resist the idea to plan out your decades...don't think too far ahead just yet because it will all change. It does for everyone.