Is it a good idea to wait 2 years after graduating high school then go to college?

There is not an age limit but keep in mind that acceptance to college is easiest when you are fresh out of high school. Colleges choose students based on their performance in school, their likelihood to finish school and use their degree to earn money to pay back any school loans, and their likelihood of fitting into the school's culture (i.e., not dropping out). Usually someone who was just in high school ranks high in likelihood for these things, because their past education is fresh in their mind, they are motivated to get their degree to start working, and they probably have a bunch of groups and sports they recently participated in that they can put on their application.

Someone who has taken a year or two off before starting college just has to be ready to paint that time in the very best light to appeal to a college. For example, your goal of saving money for college sounds great for you! But working in fast food for two years is not going to impress someone who wants to see what you'll contribute to their school. Try to find a job that is related to what you eventually want to do with your degree, or at least something mentally enriching (like working at a library, or theater, or even the college you want to go to if possible). If you can't find a job that doesn't make it obvious that you are simply doing it for the money, then definitely volunteer or participate in some groups that have to do with your future education! For example, if you wanted to go into environmental science, volunteering at your local state park or helping a conservation center would look great on an application! Try to do as many of these "enriching" activities as possible.

Good luck! It is a little bit tougher to get into colleges if you've taken a gap year or two, but it is certainly possible. Feel free to work on your physical condition but unless you are hoping for a scholarship or to play on your school's team or something from playing those sports, I would just do that as a hobby.

Not to dash your dreams by any means, but you may have trouble getting into the sports fields of your choice if you wait, because the school might not want an older player who doesn't have any experience nor has played the previous two years. Otherwise, it's a great plan. Just be careful and make sure you stay focused. I waited after high school...then waited some more, then waited until I'm just getting ready to start college this summer or fall---even though I graduated from HS 23 years ago.

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You have to be careful waiting.

The good part is sometimes you need a break to pursue other things before starting college. Look how many people go to Europe in-between high school and college. The experience can be fantastic.

The bad part is that a lot of students don't go back to college.....life happens and that's a really bad thing.

lol. don't wait 2 yrs because your academic skills will become rusty by being unused for so long. you would have forgotten much of your academic skills. the longest i recommend would be a year. most students do want a break before college, however they want to graduate college earlier and prepare for the workforce earlier. also, the primary purpose of college is academics not sports. if most of your energy is concentrated on sports rather than work, then I don't recommend you to attend college. if you attend a competent college, they will overwork you there. i don't recommend college if you dislike academic work.

It's okay and some people do it with no problem, but the rate of people who don't go back to school (even though they said they would) is EXTREMELY high.

Sounds like you have your path paved, go ahead and follow it. It's your life after all.

Yes, that sounds like great planning,

Good Luck......!!