Should I graduate early?

I’m currently a sophomore at a small eastern non-target. I did horrible first semester of college and wound up on academic probation (before I knew I wanted to work in finance) but got deans list last spring and this fall giving me an OK gpa.

I’m currently ahead on classes, and am being admitted to the business school and upper level classes a semester early.

Is it worth it for me to take an average of 15-16 credits a semester and graduate early, or would it be smarter to take a lighter load, boost my gpa, and graduate on time?

 

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