Another important reason to go to college is for personal growth. There are experiences that are to be found only in college. You might take a music or philoso

Another important reason to go to college is for personal growth. There are experiences that are to be found only in college. You might take a music or philosophy class just to fulfill credit requirements but it turns out to greatly influence your world views or let you discover your hidden passion. You might meet a professor who turns out to be life long mentors. You may join a study-abroad program to open yourself to a completely different culture and society. You may get to know others who will become your best friends in life. You may engage in intellectual conversations during lunch/dinner or late night with your pals. To relieve you stress, you might do some stupid things with your friends during friday parties that you can laugh at 10 years later. The list goes on. If you miss college, you are not just missing a degree, but much more. IMHO, the most important thing about college is not diploma or lectures but the college atmosphere, the people you meet, the connections you make with them and the invaluable experiences you will have during the 4 years. Just think about it, if you love coding, you will code for your whole life.So there is really no rush. And I highly recommend selective liberal arts colleges for better personal experiences.