Colin-Mac, as a general rule it is always best to get all the high quality education that you can possibly get and go for it as young as you possibly can. Life conspires to put up unexpected roadblocks as time goes on, so putting off taking some College stuff is risky. Something may happen to prevent you from following through later on, perhaps a move to another location, a family comes along, medical trouble, or you just run out of energy or desire as you get a bit older. Later on your friends are out of college and working and then you return to college and you all drift apart. There are lots of hidden negatives to putting off an education. But there is no question that education opens doors, so make that your highest priority.