Well, self-employment is for people who know what they want, not people who want quick cash. I don't know if that's you or not, I just thought I'd throw it out.
I don't want to tell you what to do, but if you really don't want to go to college, then you may have trouble motivating yourself once you're there.
You have at least another year before you have to make a decision. A lot can change in that amount of time. 4.0? AP classes? You're not an overachiever, are you? Because if you are, then be careful you don't burn out (of course, B students are often under more stress).
Steve did write a good article (no surprise there). However, it doesn't necessarily apply to everyone. For example, I am considering the possibility of teaching high school. I don't know if I could get the same opportunities if I choose self-employment (which would probably involve me writing, also a form of teaching but much different).
It takes a lot of time out of your young life? Well, maybe you aren't a 'college person' (a very strange thing to say to someone with those grades, I know). I love college. I can't wait to go back this fall. I can't think of anything I'd rather do. But not everyone is like that. If you feel you need to start your own business (probably a nobler cause than going to college), or travel the world, or (heaven forbid) work at McDonalds, then don't ignore that calling just because everyone is waving their Ph.D in your face. Remember, not everyone ends up pursuing the same career that their degree promised them.
In case you haven't noticed, I've been writing essays lately and am still in that frame of mind. Sorry about the length.
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