I can say that this has nothing to do with OP being oh so smart. It's called "the no child left behind" act. It basically states that no matter how smart you are or dumb or even if you just don't try you still get a passing grade so everyone feels smart. And thank you politics. Yes it applies in colleges too.

Wouldn't you think the jumping ahead was a good thing? Wouldn't it mean you have a grasp on what is being taught?

That professor needs to go teach elementary school since "you can't hurt the feelings of other students" by exceeding expectations. This idiot probably subscribes to the philosophy that everyone gets a MVP Trophy, even the fat kid that's not even suited physically to be a bench warmer. I applaud you OP on your drive and motivation. As another poster wrote, just knock out the assignments and keep them in a folder ready for due date. As an added note, F- them for Feeling Bad ! Get with the program.

If you'd like, we can switch teachers...

OP's college's motto: If grass grows taller than the others, we do not applaud it, we cut it down!

dont turn it in early

I have the same problem. And i am not saying i read ahead.

So it's a crime to be better than others?

Theres a scheduale on the syllabus for a reason as well. Why not do it, but pass it in on time? That way it's done, if you don't understand something you can retry after the lecture, and nobody "looks bad".

I'd say do it anyways but just don't turn it in until its due. Nothing wrong with getting ahead!