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Are there any legitimate schools to get a Bachelor's degree with real life experience?
I finished 5 terms out of 6 on a 3-year Bachelors of Mathematics degree in Canada, however hated every minute of it and can't find the will to finish the last term. I have been working in the field of software testing for nearly 10 years, and have learnt a lot more than I ever would in school.
Are there any semi-reputable places to get my previous education and my life-experience recognized in the form of a bachelor's degree (preferably in Canada, but USA will do too)? I'm thinking of changing jobs and someone has reminded me that even with 10 years experience under my belt, some people will still care that I never finished my degree.
Thanks.
Oh, and if you know of any, what information do you have to provide? The places I've found online don't seem to tell you up front how much documentation you'll need to provide to show your life experience - if it's just an employment record and letter from your boss or if you have to write a number of papers on subjects you deal with every day.
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- xo379Lv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
No reputable university I know of will give you a degree based simply on credits and 'life experience.' You will most likely need to suck it up and finish that last term.
- Anonymous5 years ago
If it's any comfort, there are a lot of people with MBAs who can't find work right now. This is a very, very difficult time, so don't feel that it's something wrong with you. When 100s of people apply for one job, you're lucky to get an interview, so try not to lose heart. Due to medical licensing, practicing medicine is not an option, but you certainly can develop your business skills. I disagree with the responder who said an MBA is not worth any more than a BA without experience - I have an MBA as well and have found it took me further than a bachelor's, under the right circumstances. Master's-level education does lend a degree of credibility. For the sake of just getting your career off the ground, contact the career services office at your graduate school. You can get help spiffing up your resume, and they may keep a list or job board, which can be a great way to find an internship. Alternatively, locate companies you would like to work for, and contact them to learn about internship opportunities. Once you're with a company as an intern, they have a chance to see how hardworking you are and that will put you at the front of the pack when a full-time job comes available. Good luck!
