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Why is there not more info available on hacking a degree at Pierpont. I don't see any vids on Youtube, like the other schools. I understand it's one of the easier to do. Seems like there should be more information on this. Thanks.
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There's little interest in "degree hacking" a generic Associate degree, I guess. At least we keep information on our wiki about it:
https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Pierpont_C%26TC
In progress:
TESU - BA Computer Science; BSBA CIS; ASNSM Math & CS; ASBA
Completed:
Pierpont - AAS BOG
Sophia (so many), The Institutes (old), Study.com (5 courses)
ASU: Human Origins, Astronomy, Intro Health & Wellness, Western Civilization, Computer Appls & Info Technology, Intro Programming
Strayer: CIS175, CIS111, WRK100, MAT210
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I'm interested in getting an electric bicycle or scooter, I wonder why there aren't many advertisements for electric tricycles for kids? The demand isn't there as it's no longer the 'go to degree'. Most people are looking at a Bachelors or beyond, the Associates can be completed at the local community college and many people are just a few credits from finishing, it'll be better to finish at their local institution.
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One thing is the word hacking. Hacking typically has a negative connotation attached to it. I would never tell anyone I hacked my degree. It doesn't make it look as though I earned a legit college degree. Sounds like something from a diploma mill.
Pierpont is a tiny community college in West Virginia. It's not a well known school by any means. I see lots of people talking about this degree on social media, but I'm also in groups that are filled with adults looking for ways to earn their degree faster than 4 years because they're adults who have lives, families, jobs, budgets, etc.
An associate degree isn't going to land most people a job today unfortunately. Sure there are certain programs such as early childhood education or culinary arts where you will be able to get a job with an AS/AA/AAS/AOS. But the reality is for those who complete a business admin or CIS associate degree, you won't get hired. You most likely won't even make it through the application as you can't check that bachelor's degree box and there's no way around that on most online applications today unfortunately.
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