Expedite Graduation to 3 Years?

I am a freshman and I have the opportunity to graduate in three years. However, I need to take one summer class this upcoming summer and then would be taking about 16-17 credits per semester.

My goal is IB and I am worried with recruiting and GPA if this would be a good idea. I am paying for college myself, so this would save a decent amount of money but still unsure. I’d have to start recruiting this Spring. Also at a non-target. Any insight is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

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If you expedite then the odds aren’t in your favor since you either have to land a sophomore internship (which is saved for a small amount of URM) or apply as a Junior but you probably don’t have anything on your resume.

 

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