How often have you had the urge to find a way to get off the hook? You know, you have done something you are not especially proud of and would like forgiveness so you can move on. Or, you may be doing whatever you can to avoid the confrontation you desperately need to grow. What about that? Would you be willing to move beyond ego?
One valuable lesson is that forgiveness from others will stay out of reach until you forgive yourself. If part of you does not feel worthy of forgiveness or, if your shame and inadequacy stand in the way, then you still have issues to work through.
Another thinig to realize is that evolution and change happens naturally in each human being when that being is ready. When you make an analogy with traditional school, its like requesting to skip a grade before you prove your ability.
When it comes to the thought of getting off the hook, you already believe something does not feel right. Part of you does not desire to face something. This is fear. Why get off the hook? How would this make you better off? If you did something you regret, its an invitation to work through the guilt, shame or insecurity that tugs at you inside.
One view is the point of existence is to find the courage to become conscious of those things that evoke discomfort. This is how to conquer them so they do not conquer you!
To realize your dreams, you discover it is necessary to sift through the thoughts and ideas that hide the truth from your conscious mind. Human beings can reach this point of knowing, yet for now, you are on a meaningful journey that has context for who you are.