Hi honey, I think there is something that you need to know, here. You're not in a race, Ok?
I did not graduate high school. However, I got my GED at 17 so for all intents and purposes, I *finished* a year early.

I started at a junior college at 19, dropped out, went back at 22, dropped out, went back at 25. I am 27 and only have an associate's degree, but I am still proud of myself. There is no race, no time limit, no rules to this thing.
O, and I had to take a remedial math!